|
More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
|
Hobson's choice
|
|
A phrase meaning no choice at all, deriving from the business methods of Thomas Hobson, a carrier in 17C Cambridge, who insisted that each customer hire whichever horse was next in line.
|
|
|
|