Hobson's choice
US /ˈhɑb.sənz ˌtʃɔɪs/
UK /ˈhɑb.sənz ˌtʃɔɪs/
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escolha de Hobson, nenhuma escolha real
a situation in which one is offered a choice between taking the only option available or taking nothing at all
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It was Hobson's choice: either accept the low offer or lose the deal entirely.
Era a escolha de Hobson: ou aceitar a oferta baixa ou perder o negócio completamente.
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For many, taking the only available bus was a classic case of Hobson's choice.
Para muitos, pegar o único ônibus disponível era um caso clássico de escolha de Hobson.