Signification du mot "have your back against the wall" en français

Que signifie "have your back against the wall" en anglais ? Découvrez la signification, la prononciation et l'utilisation spécifique de ce mot avec Lingoland

have your back against the wall

US /hæv jʊər bæk əˈɡɛnst ðə wɔl/
UK /hæv jʊər bæk əˈɡɛnst ðə wɔl/
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Expression Idiomatique

1.

être acculé, être dos au mur

to be in a very difficult situation where you have few choices and are forced to do something

Exemple:
With the deadline approaching and no progress, we really have our backs against the wall.
Avec la date limite qui approche et aucun progrès, nous sommes vraiment acculés.
After losing his job and his home, he felt like he had his back against the wall.
Après avoir perdu son emploi et sa maison, il se sentait acculé.
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