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Guest Posted 21 years ago
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Method of Choice

I would like to know where the saying "method of choice" originated and if it is correct English or simply a "coined" phrase now widely used.

The phrase would be used to describe a preferred method rather than merely a chosen method.

(The method in question is irrelevant.)

Thanks so much for any thoughts you may have.
  

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"-- of choice' is a new cliché which I particularly abhor, but is becoming more and more common. I don't know who started it. My job of choice is CEO.

— Mister Micawber

  • "-- of choice' is a new cliché which I particularly abhor, but is becoming more and more common.
  • I don't know who started it.
  • My job of choice is CEO.
  • Their route of choice was via the Grand Tetons.
  • etc.
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"-- of choice' is a new cliché which I particularly abhor, but is becoming more and more common. I don't know who started it.

My job of choice is CEO.
Their route of choice was via the Grand Tetons.

etc.
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