have no choice but to v — to be forced to do something because there are no other options available
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be forced to do something because there are no other options available
Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv noʊ tʃɔɪs bʌt tuː/
Korean meaning: 다른 선택의 여지가 없어서 어쩔 수 없이 ~해야 하다
Korean pronunciation: **해**브 노 **초이**스 벗 투
Example Sentences
- When my alarm clock broke, I had no choice but to ask my neighbor's rooster to wake me up.
- The company had no choice but to hire a translator when they realized their international meeting was conducted entirely in sign language.
- Due to the severe weather conditions, we have no choice but to postpone the outdoor event.
have no choice but to v
NOUN//hæv noʊ tʃɔɪs bʌt tuː//
to be forced to do something because there are no other options available
Stranded by the flood, villagers have no choice but to wade through waist-deep water.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
이 구문은 고대 영어에서 발전한 표현으로, 'choice'는 고대 프랑스어 'chois'에서 유래되었고, 이는 '선택하다'는 의미의 동사에서 나왔습니다. 'but'은 '제외하고'라는 의미로 사용되어 '~외에는 선택이 없다'는 강한 필연성을 표현합니다.
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📝Examples
“When my alarm clock broke, I had no choice but to ask my neighbor's rooster to wake me up.”
“The company had no choice but to hire a translator when they realized their international meeting was conducted entirely in sign language.”
“Due to the severe weather conditions, we have no choice but to postpone the outdoor event.”
“After burning dinner three times, she had no choice but to order pizza and pretend it was her original plan.”
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