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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  • spell (something) out or spell out (something)
  • leg man
  • take a leaf out of (someone's) book
  • time and time again
  • come about
  • raise one's sights
  • slow on the draw
  • run into (something - a fact/difficulty/problems/trouble)
  • off base
  • cross swords with (someone)


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