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kalidas commented on the word hobson's choice
definition: the necessity of accepting something objectionable through the fact that one would otherwise get nothing at all
January 1, 2007
johnmperry commented on the word hobson's choice
take it or leave it: no choice at all
July 24, 2008
dontcry commented on the word hobson's choice
Sounds like a candidate for mandatory picnic.
July 24, 2008
plethora commented on the word hobson's choice
beggars can't be choosers.
July 25, 2008