Hobson's choice
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A situation where a person is presented with the illusion of a free choice, but in reality there is only one option available: accepting the offer or having nothing at all.
“A man is ſaid to have Hobſons''' choice given him, vvhen he muſt either take vvhat is left him, or chooſe vvhether he vvill have any part or no.”
- isim A choice between several undesirable options; Sophie's choice.
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isim
The voice.
“He's claiming copyright on his hobson's. / I beg your pardon. / His hobson's choice—his voice.”
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