Hobson's choice

/ˌhɑbsənz ˌˈtʃɔɪs/
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Definitions of Hobson's choice
  1. noun
    the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at all
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    type of:
    alternative, choice, option
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
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