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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  • a snap
  • off-center
  • back on one's feet
  • stick by/with (someone or something)
  • favor (someone) with (something)
  • on the off-chance
  • to order
  • smoke (someone or something) out or smoke out (someone or something)
  • a holy terror
  • one's flesh and blood


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