08-01-2023, 06:06 PM
Often known as Hobson's choice..
Which I looked up - how interesting.
https://www.theguardian.com/notesandquer...20at%20all.
SEMANTIC ENIGMAS
"What is the origin of the phrase "Hobson's choice"?
Ian Whitehouse, Surbiton UK
Allegedly, this arises from a "hostler" (one who rents horses) named "Hobson" who forbad renters from reserving a particular horse. Instead, renters take to accept the next horse available. Hence "Hobson's choice" means no choice at all.
Hobbson's choice: something or nothing: a choice between what is offered and nothing at all Mid-17th century. Named after the English liveryman Thomas Hobson (1554-1631), who would let his customers take only the horse nearest the door.
Lambert Heenan, New York City"
Which I looked up - how interesting.
https://www.theguardian.com/notesandquer...20at%20all.
SEMANTIC ENIGMAS
"What is the origin of the phrase "Hobson's choice"?
Ian Whitehouse, Surbiton UK
Allegedly, this arises from a "hostler" (one who rents horses) named "Hobson" who forbad renters from reserving a particular horse. Instead, renters take to accept the next horse available. Hence "Hobson's choice" means no choice at all.
Hobbson's choice: something or nothing: a choice between what is offered and nothing at all Mid-17th century. Named after the English liveryman Thomas Hobson (1554-1631), who would let his customers take only the horse nearest the door.
Lambert Heenan, New York City"
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)