How to Pronounce "box into a corner"
expression
ˈbɑks/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ
BOX in-too uh KOR-ner
bˈɒks/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːnɐ
BOKS in-tuh ay KAW-nuh
Definition
To put someone in a situation where they have no good options or escape, often by limiting their choices or possibilities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑks/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɹnɝ
British English
bˈɒks/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOX in-too uh KOR-ner
UK
BOKS in-tuh ay KAW-nuh
Listen in Context
The tough questions boxed him into a corner.
If you box me into a corner, I can’t help you.
The contract boxed the company into a corner.
She felt totally boxed into a corner by her parents' expectations.