have one's back against the wall
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have one's back against the wall
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (colloquial) (figurative) (to be in a difficult situation with no options)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. être dos au mur (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Without financial support, the company had its back against the wall.Sans soutien financier, l'entreprise était dos au mur.
b. se retrouver dos au mur (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
I really have my back against the wall. I have to study five chapters before the test tomorrow.Je me retrouve vraiment dos au mur. Je dois réviser cinq chapitres avant l'examen de demain.
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