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Hobson’s choice

Hob·son's choice [ hóbss'nz choyss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
something or nothing: a choice between what is offered and nothing at all

[Mid-17th century. After Thomas Hobson (1554-1631), English liveryman who would let his customers take only the horse nearest the door]
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