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up against the wall
In a difficult or troubling situation in which one's options or ability to act are limited or constrained. I just feel like I'm up against a wall with all these creditors breathing down my neck. Sometimes, the most innovative solutions come to us when we're up against a wall.See also: up, wall*up against the wall
Fig. in serious difficulties. [*Typically: be ~; get ~; push someone ~.] Let's face it, we're up against the wall this time. It's when you're up against the wall that your true character shows.See also: up, wallup against the wall
in an inextricable situation; in great trouble or difficulty. The image here is of someone facing execution by a firing squad.See also: up, wallSee also:- at [one's] doorstep
- at doorstep
- reconcile [oneself] to [something]
- reconcile oneself to
- turn a corner
- turn the corner
- turn the corner, to
- at one's door
- at door
- at [one's] door
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