Idioms

Hobson's choice
the choice between taking what is offered or getting nothing at all (Hobson owned a stable in the 17th century in England and always offered his customers the horse nearest the door)
The customer's were given Hobson's choice. They could buy a car of any color but only if it was black

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  • hold (someone's) attention
  • hold (someone) down or hold down (someone)
  • hold (someone) hostage
  • hold (someone) in high regard
  • hold (something) against (someone)
  • hold (something) back or hold back (something)
  • hold a candle to (someone or something)
  • hold a grudge against (someone)
  • hold a meeting
  • hold all the aces
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  • air one's dirty laundry/linen in public
  • clear-cut
  • rest on one's laurels
  • put on a performance/play
  • keep the ball rolling
  • just about
  • die off
  • wind up (something) or wind (something) up
  • advise (someone) against (something)
  • side against (someone)


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