Sekirov Dictionary

force someone's back to the wall

verb1

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To put someone under a lot of pressure; to put someone in a very difficult situation.
- You are forcing our backs to the wall, Mr. President. The time is not far off when, living for God’s reign on earth, we shall have to stand against you. — 1947

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