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Hobson's choice in Arabic

خيار هوبسون

UK/ˌhɒbs(ə)nz ˈt͡ʃɔɪs//ˌhɑbsənz ˈt͡ʃɔɪs/

Hobson's choice in Arabic: خيار هوبسون. In English, Hobson's choice means a situation where a person is presented with the illusion of a free choice, but in reality there is only one option available: accepting the offer or having nothing at all.

Arabic words for Hobson's choice

situation where a person is presented with the illusion of a free choice, but must either accept the offer or having nothing at all
خيار هوبسون

English meaning of Hobson's choice

  1. noun A situation where a person is presented with the illusion of a free choice, but in reality there is only one option available: accepting the offer or having nothing at all.
  2. noun A choice between several undesirable options; Sophie's choice.
  3. noun The voice.

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Questions about Hobson's choice in Arabic

What is the meaning of Hobson's choice in Arabic?
Hobson's choice in Arabic is خيار هوبسون.
ما معنى كلمة Hobson's choice؟
Hobson's choice: خيار هوبسون.
What does Hobson's choice mean in English?
Hobson's choice means a situation where a person is presented with the illusion of a free choice, but in reality there is only one option available: accepting the offer or having nothing at all.

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