Meaning of the word "have your back against the wall" in English
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have your back against the wall
US /hæv jʊər bæk əˈɡɛnst ðə wɔl/
UK /hæv jʊər bæk əˈɡɛnst ðə wɔl/
Idiom
1.
to be in a very difficult situation where you have few choices and are forced to do something
Example:
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With the deadline approaching and no progress, we really have our backs against the wall.
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After losing his job and his home, he felt like he had his back against the wall.
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