How to Pronounce "have your back to the wall"
expression
HAV yor, yoor BAK too, tuh, ti THE, thuh, thee WAL
hav yor BAK too THE, thee WAL
Definition
To be in a very difficult situation with few or no options left; to be forced to defend yourself or take action because you have no other choice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔɫ
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈæk/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yor, yoor BAK too, tuh, ti THE, thuh, thee WAL
UK
hav yor BAK too THE, thee WAL
Listen in Context
When you have your back to the wall, you must fight hard to succeed.
I had my back to the wall when I lost my job.
If you ever have your back to the wall, ask for help.
The team had their backs to the wall in the final minutes, but they didn't give up.