with (one's) back against the wall

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with (one's) back against the wall

In a bad situation in which one's ability to act is limited. She finds herself with her back against the wall now that creditors are coming after her for more money than she makes. Sometimes, the best solutions arise with our back against the wall, when our options are limited.

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a (good, bad, etc.) hand to play
back home
at (one's) doorstep
at doorstep
at expense
at somebody's expense
at someone's expense
at (one's) expense
be a slam-clicker
be beyond the point of no return

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With their back against the wall, the Altas pulled off an 87-83 stunner San Beda to stay alive in the NCAA Season 92 men's basketball tournament Final Four Friday at Mall of Asia Arena.

Perpetual stuns San Beda to force decider for Finals berth

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withdraw
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