- Hobson's choice (n.)
[Hobson's choice 词源字典]
- English university slang term, supposedly a reference to Thomas Hobson (c. 1544-1631), Cambridge stable manager who let horses and gave customers a choice of the horse next in line or none at all. Phrase popularized c. 1660 by Milton, who was at Cambridge from 1625-29.[Hobson's choice etymology, Hobson's choice origin, 英语词源]