B1💬 Everyday Life
Avere le spalle al muro
To have one's back against the wall
Literal Translation
"To have one's back to the wall"
What it means
To have one's back against the wall / to be cornered
Example in context
"Devo accettare quella proposta — ho le spalle al muro."
"I have to accept that proposal — my back is against the wall."
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