the less harmful of two bad options
el mal menor de dos opciones malas (el mal menor de dos opciones malas)
"Voters often choose the lesser of two evils during elections."
"Los votantes a menudo eligen el mal menor durante las elecciones." (los votantes a menudo eligen **el mal menor** durante las elecciones)
to take strict action to stop something
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
something or someone that causes continuous trouble or annoy...
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
to take a risk by supporting something or someone
something insignificant or of little value