have your back against the wall
US /hæv jʊər bæk əˈɡɛnst ðə wɔl/
UK /hæv jʊər bæk əˈɡɛnst ðə wɔl/
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궁지에 몰리다, 벼랑 끝에 서다
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.
마감일이 다가오고 진전이 없어서 우리는 정말 궁지에 몰렸다.
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After losing his job and his home, he felt like he had his back against the wall.
직장과 집을 잃은 후, 그는 궁지에 몰린 기분이었다.