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Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
We didn't really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson's Choice.

  1. A
    state of dilemma
  2. B
    taking what is available or nothing at all
  3. C
    teacher's choice
  4. D
    economical

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A 'Hobson's choice' is a free choice in which only one thing is actually offered. Therefore, it means having no choice at all except to accept what is available or leave it completely.

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Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:
We didn't really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson's Choice.
A
state of dilemma
B
taking what is available or nothing at all
C
teacher's choice
D
economical

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