back against the wall

1. see back to the wall.

Example Sentences

In the embattled Riley’s fourth season, with his reputation’s back against the wall, this was a statement of strength, a message of transformation.

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That’s because USC mounted a 13-play drive with its back against the wall in the fourth quarter, at one point even converting a critical fourth down near midfield.

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“Having my back against the wall. ... You don’t see fighters putting their records on the line, 17-0 and 14-0, on a stage as big as this. These are the fights that make great fighters.”

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He leaned his head back against the wall and closed his eyes.

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We follow heavily-armed officers as they stream into the house, a woman drops to the floor as the camera turns left, and we head up a small, dimly lit staircase, passing a man with his back against the wall, hands raised, yelling to no avail.

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