“Back against the wall”
Definition
In a very difficult situation with no easy options.
Examples
Examples
“With no money left, he had his back against the wall.”
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With no money left, he had his back against the wall.
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- What does "Back against the wall" mean?
- "Back against the wall" means in a very difficult situation with no easy options.
- How do you use "Back against the wall" in a sentence?
- Example: "With no money left, he had his back against the wall."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Back against the wall"?
- Оказаться в крайне трудном положении. / Շատ դժվար իրավիճակում լինել՝ առանց ելքի։