Can any one tell me the apt proverb?
assume there are two persons named A and B.
Both A and B are worst people. But, when compared with each other A is better than B.
I want a proverb which suits this situation.

Thank you in advance
SEN

Question

Can any one tell me the apt proverb?
assume there are two persons named A and B.
Both A and B are worst people. But, when compared with each other A is better than B.
 I want a proverb which suits this situation.

Thank you in advance 
SEN

Answer

You probably mean, "the lesser of two evils".  We wouldn't normally use this to describe people, but more for a choice where both options are very unpleasant.

There's another saying, "better the devil you know", which means that a bad person or situation which you're familiar with is better than an unfamiliar person/situation which is bad for you. It probably wouldn't fit your example if we know both A and B.

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You can't say it this way. Both A and B are BAD people.

A isn't as bad as B. 
A is quite better than B.

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haha peachey's answer is excellent

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