back to the wall
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"I very much had my back to the wall," he said.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
With his back to the wall, he flings himself about the stage like a performer desperate to wring every second of his dwindling time in the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2024
Off the bat, Rodriguez was tracking Tatis’ deep fly ball, going back to the wall and just waiting to make his leap.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
Now she had her back to the wall.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2023
The huntress saw Ash then, standing with her back to the wall.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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