Source: wikibot/hobson-s-choice
= Hobson's choice
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Hobson's choice refers to a situation where one must choose between two options, but in reality, only one viable option is available. The term originates from Thomas Hobson, a 17th-century stable owner who offered customers a choice of either taking the horse that was closest to the door or none at all. Essentially, it means "take it or leave it.