to the wall

Idioms  

1. see back to the wall; go to the wall.

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Example Sentences

She then spent more than a year pouring even more money into an extensive renovation of the abode, which she admits to the Wall Street Journal was in much rougher shape than she had initially anticipated.

From MarketWatch

Newsrooms from the New York Times to The Wall Street Journal are deploying AI in various ways to help reporters and editors work more efficiently.

From The Wall Street Journal

It appeared the Irish had ridden a bit of a storm in the second period before Krejci grabbed the equaliser and, while they were never fully backs to the wall, neither were they in total command after Schick pulled that goal back in the 27th minute.

From BBC

Iran’s state-run media outlet Press TV, however, indicated that Tehran had rejected the plan and set out its own conditions for a deal, according to the Wall Street Journal.

From MarketWatch

The U.S. peace proposal, which includes a 15-point plan External link to end the war, outlines restrictions on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, according to the Wall Street Journal.

From Barron's