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
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 ● Oct. 12, 2025
Postecoglou, with his back against the wall, lives to fight another day.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2025
At restaurants, I tried to snag a seat with my back against the wall.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2024
I went beneath the arch again, and when I came out on to the long corridor I saw that the door to the west wing had blow open and swung back against the wall.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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