How to Pronounce "drive to the wall"
expression
DRYV tuh THUH WAWL
dryv too THUH WAWRL
Definition
To push someone into a very difficult situation, forcing them to their limit emotionally, mentally, or financially.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔɫ
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV tuh THUH WAWL
UK
dryv too THUH WAWRL
Listen in Context
Rising costs drive small businesses to the wall.
Years of stress finally drove her to the wall.
Debt can drive people to the wall if they are not careful.
Competition from big companies is really driving us to the wall.