have your back against the wall

US /hæv jʊər bæk əˈɡɛnst ðə wɔl/
UK /hæv jʊər bæk əˈɡɛnst ðə wɔl/
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avere le spalle al muro, essere in un vicolo cieco

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

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With the deadline approaching and no progress, we really have our backs against the wall.
Con la scadenza che si avvicina e nessun progresso, abbiamo davvero le spalle al muro.
After losing his job and his home, he felt like he had his back against the wall.
Dopo aver perso il lavoro e la casa, si sentiva come se avesse le spalle al muro.