Hobson's choice
Hob·son's choice
noun \ˈhäb-sənz-\Definition of HOBSON'S CHOICE
1
: an apparently free choice when there is no real alternative
2
: the necessity of accepting one of two or more equally objectionable alternatives
See Examples of HOBSON'S CHOICE
- He jokingly referred to dinner as a Hobson's choice between soup and salad or salad and soup.
Origin of HOBSON'S CHOICE
Thomas Hobson †1631 English liveryman, who required every customer to take the horse nearest the door
First Known Use: 1649
Rhymes with HOBSON'S CHOICE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: hob tap
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Hobson–Jobson
All Words Near: Hobson's choice
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Hobson–Jobson
All Words Near: Hobson's choice
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up Hobson's choice? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
