Q.

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase. "Hobson's choice" 

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a

With no choice to all

b

The choice to live

c

Pleasant choice

d

The choice to die

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Following are certain step to find the correct option:-

Firstly , we have to know what is phrase?

A phrase is a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not form a complete sentence.

Now, we have to look for the meaning of "Hobson's choice"

Hobson's choice is a figurative expression, not a literal one

Now, let's look for the meaning of the other options:-

In option(a) the word "pleasant choice" mean a Fulfilling

We observe that this is not the correct meaning of the giving phrase, 

so, we can say that option (a) is incorrect option.

In option (b) the word "The choice to die" means to option to choose death.

so, we say that this is not correct word for the giving phrase.

In option (c) to choice to live means to option to alive.

this is not the correct option for the given phrase in the sentence.

In option (d) with no choice at all means no other option.

hence, this is the correct option for the given phrase  in the sentence

 

The correct meaning of the phrase "Hobson's choice" is an option (D) with no choice to all

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Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase. "Hobson's choice"