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Hobson's choice artinya

pilihan Hobson

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

Hobson's choice in Indonesian: pilihan Hobson. 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.

Indonesian 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
pilihan Hobson

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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What is the meaning of Hobson's choice in Indonesian?
Hobson's choice in Indonesian is pilihan Hobson.
Apa arti Hobson's choice?
Hobson's choice: pilihan Hobson.
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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