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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. He was given Hobson’s choice by the employer.
    1. excellent choice
    2. no real choice at all
    3. choice to live or die
    4. first choice
Correct Option: B

Hobson’s choice : a situation in which somebody has no choice because if he does not accept what is offered, he will get nothing
● We didn’t really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson’s choice. The best option is no real choice at all.



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