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     Charles Laughton

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hobson's_choiceHobson's choice - Wikipedia

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   A Hobson's choice is a free choice in which only one thing is actually offered. The term is often used to describe an illusion that multiple choices are available. The best known Hobson's choice is "I'll give you a choice: take it or leave it", wherein "leaving it" is strongly undesirable. The phrase is said to have originated with Thomas ...

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › Hobson's choiceHobson's choice Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HOBSON'S CHOICE is an apparently free choice when there is no real alternative. How to use Hobson's choice in a sentence. Did you know?

5. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › hobsons-choiceHobson's Choice - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

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   Hobson's choice is a phrase that means no real choice at all, only accept or refuse. It may have come from a 17th century horse dealer named Thomas Hobson, but there are other theories and alternative expressions.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hobson-s-choiceHobson's choice | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Hobson's choice definition: 1. a situation in which it seems that you can choose between different things or actions, but there…. Learn more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › hobsons choiceHOBSON'S CHOICE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Hobson's choice definition: the choice of taking either that which is offered or nothing; the absence of a real alternative.. See examples of HOBSON'S CHOICE used in a sentence.

8. grammarist.com › idiom › hobsons-choiceHobson's Choice – Idiom, Meaning and Sentence Examples

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   A Hobson’s choice refers to a situation where the only real option is to accept what’s offered or get nothing at all. While it might seem like there’s no actual choice, there technically is: you can take the offer or go without. Think of it as the ultimate “take it or leave it” scenario, which is another popular idiom.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHobson's choice definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Hobson's choice meaning: 1. a situation in which it seems that you can choose between different things or actions, but there…. Learn more.

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    What does Hobson's choice mean?

    • 別無選擇的局面… 别无选择的局面… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! Hobson's choice meaning: 1. a situation in which it seems that you can choose between different things or actions, but there…. Learn more.

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    Where did Hobson's choice come from?

    • It is widely believed that ‘Hobson’s choice’ derives from the English Tudor businessman Thomas Hobson. He hired out horses and gave his customers no choice as to which horse they could take. This derivation has all the credentials of a ‘ folk etymology ‘ myth, and it may be a myth, or, it may be true – read on…

    Hobson's Choice - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

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    Is 'Hobson's choice' a real choice?

    • ‘Hobson’s choice’ is no real choice at all. When the only options are either accept what is offered or refuse it, we have ‘Hobson’s choice’. The expression is effectively the same as ‘take it or leave it’. The expression is best known in the UK, but became used worldwide following the successful eponymous 1954 film starring Charles Laughton.

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    What's nearby at Hobsons Choice?

    • At Hobsons Choice, we’re here to help you and your friends and family enjoy the good times. That includes letting you know about some of the great places to visit, which are right on our doorstep, or just a short drive away. Check what’s nearby: • Odeon Cinema • Lighthouse Theatre • West Lodge Farm Park & Manor House Museum.

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