back against the wall
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“People think we have our back against the wall when in fact the opportunity has never been greater.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
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.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025
With political challenges pushing his back against the wall, Yoon went for the nuclear option - a move that few, if any, could have predicted.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024
“Broken people really love broken people, don’t they?” someone tells Elena in a later episode when her back against the wall.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2024
I didn't like having my back against the wall.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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