back against the wall
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I roll my eyes and sit, flopping back against the wall.
From Literature
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.
From Los Angeles Times
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
“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.”
From Los Angeles Times
He leaned his head back against the wall and closed his eyes.
From BBC
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