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hobson's choice

 

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Noun hobson's choice has 1 sense
  1. Hobson's choice - the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at all
    --1 is a kind of
    option, alternative, choice

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Hobson's Choice

Description:

Hobson's Choice refers to a situation where one has no real choice or alternative between options, usually between taking only one thing or nothing at all. It is a phrase that originated from a comedy play by Harold Brighouse called "Hobson's Choice."

Examples:

  1. Noun:
    • When it came to choosing a career, Thomas had a Hobson's choice - to work in the family business or have no job at all.
    • She was presented with a Hobson's choice: either she agrees with his proposal or they break up.
  2. Adjective:
    • John felt frustrated as he had to accept a Hobson's choice agreement with the company.
    • With only one option left, they had to accept the Hobson's choice deal.
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