back\ against\ the\ wall

back\ against\ the\ wall
• back to the wall
• back against the wall
adv. phr.
In a trap, with no way to escape; in bad trouble.

The soldiers had their backs to the wall.

He was in debt and could not get any help; his back was against the wall.

The team had their backs to the wall in the second half.

Compare: between the devil and the deep blue sea, last ditch, on the spot, up against it

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