In a corner Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ

IN-uh KOR-ner

UK

ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːnɐ

IN-uh KAW-nuh

परिभाषा

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).

उपयोग और बारीकियां

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 কোণে
• Russian: в углу
• Japanese: 隅に
• Vietnamese: ở một góc
• Korean: 구석에
• Turkish: bir köşede
• Urdu: کونے میں
• Indonesian: di sudut

उदाहरण वाक्य

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