Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below: We didn’t really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson’s Choice.

Correct answer: taking what is available or nothing at all

Explanation: The idiom ‘Hobson’s Choice’ means a situation where there is no real choice at all - you either accept what is given or get nothing. A. state of dilemma ❌ – a dilemma means having two or more difficult options, which is different. B. taking what is available or nothing at all ✅ – correct meaning of Hobson’s Choice. C. teacher’s choice ❌ – irrelevant. D. economical ❌ – unrelated. Correct Answer: B. taking what is available or nothing at all ✅