In a corner Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ
IN-uh KOR-ner
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːnɐ
IN-uh KAW-nuh
Definición
Literally, it means being inside a corner or at the angle where two walls meet. It can also mean being in a difficult or trapped situation (figurative).
Uso & Matices
Common in both literal (physical location) and figurative (feeling trapped or pressured) senses. In figurative use: 'feel in a corner', 'put someone in a corner'. Not used for outdoor corners of streets.
Spanish: en una esquina - acorralado (figurado)Portuguese (BR): em um canto - encurralado (sentido figurado)Portuguese (PT): num canto - encurralado (sentido figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 在角落 - 被逼到角落（引申义）Chinese (Traditional): 在角落 - 被逼到角落（引申意）Hindi: कोने में - फँसा हुआ (रूपक अर्थ)Arabic: في زاوية - محاصر (معنًى مجازي)Bengali: এক কোণেRussian: в углуJapanese: 隅にVietnamese: ở một gócKorean: 구석에Turkish: bir köşedeUrdu: کونے میںIndonesian: di sudut
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The cat is hiding in a corner.
basic
She put the chair in a corner of the room.
basic
The dog sleeps in a corner every night.
basic
He felt trapped in a corner during the argument.
natural
Let’s put the plant in a corner so it gets more light.
natural
Sometimes I just want to sit in a corner and read quietly.
natural