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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  • like looking for a needle in a haystack
  • go on
  • take to the woods
  • bail out (someone) or bail (someone) out
  • come on!
  • out of shape
  • wear thin
  • strictly on the up-and-up
  • rub off on (someone)
  • recognize (someone or something) for what it/he/she is


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