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Hobson's choice
Hobson's choice /ˌhɒb.sənzˈtʃɔɪs/ aep /ˌhɑːb-/ noun [U]
► F0 a situation in which it seems that you can choose between different things or actions, but there is really only one thing that you can take or do: » It's a case of Hobson's choice, because if I don't agree to their terms, I'll lose my job.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disasters |