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Thomas Hobson (postal carrier)
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Thomas Hobson was an English carrier, best known as the origin of the expression Hobson's choice.
1629 portrait of Thomas Hobson, from the National Portrait Gallery
1629 portrait of Thomas Hobson, from the National Portrait Gallery
The reerected Hobson's Conduit fountain head beside Lensfield Road
The reerected Hobson's Conduit fountain head beside Lensfield Road
Hobson's choice
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A Hobson's choice is a free choice in which only one thing is actually offered. The term is often used to describe an illusion that multiple choices are available. The best known Hobson's choice is "I'll give you a choice: take it or leave it", wherein "leaving it" is strongly undesirable.
Portrait of Thomas Hobson in the National Portrait Gallery, London
Portrait of Thomas Hobson in the National Portrait Gallery, London