How to Pronounce "drive into a corner"
expression
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ
DRYV IN-too uh KOR-ner
dɹˈaɪv/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːnɐ
dryv IN-too uh KAW-nuh
Definition
To force someone into a situation where they have no easy way out or must make a difficult decision; to leave someone with no escape from a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV IN-too uh KOR-ner
UK
dryv IN-too uh KAW-nuh
Listen in Context
The questions drove him into a corner.
She felt her boss drove her into a corner during the meeting.
Don't drive people into a corner when they make mistakes.
He tried to avoid answering, but the reporter drove him into a corner with tough questions.