"Hobson's Choice"

[Jesse Sheidlower]

On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 12:44:32PM -0400, Shapiro, Fred wrote:
> A common phrase that seems not to be in the OED is "Hobson's choice."  Jesse, can you tell us whether this is slated for future inclusion in the OED?
>

It's in OED s.v. _choice_ n. 2.c., with a first quote from 1660.

Jesse Sheidlower
OED

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