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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 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?
Hobson's choice is a phrase that means no real choice at all, or take it or leave it. It may have come from a 17th century horse dealer named Thomas Hobson, or from earlier proverbs. Learn more about its history and usage.
Hobson's Choice: Directed by David Lean. With Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda de Banzie, Daphne Anderson. Widower Henry Hobson refuses to let his three daughters get married because he doesn't want to pay settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- David Lean
- 1954-04-19
Hobson's choice is a situation in which you can only choose one option, even though it seems like you have a choice. Learn the origin, pronunciation and usage of this idiom with examples and translations.
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Aug 19, 2007 · It often is used to describe a difficult choice. But that is not what it really means. Its real meaning is to have no choice at all. The Hobson in the expression was Thomas Hobson.
A classic comedy by David Lean, starring Charles Laughton as a stubborn bootmaker and his rebellious daughter. Learn about the film's production, cast, and themes in this essay and audio commentary.
