Sekirov Dictionary

paint oneself into a corner

UK /ˈpeɪnt wʌnˈsɛlf ˈɪntʊ ə ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/US /ˈpeɪnt wʌnˈsɛlf ˈɪntu ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/

verb1

  1. To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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painted oneself into a corner · painting oneself into a corner · paints oneself into a corner

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