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Have your back to the wall Meaning in English

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.

Usage & Nuances

This idiom is often used in stressful situations where there is pressure to act. It is slightly dramatic and usually conveys urgency. Not literal—it refers to both personal and professional problems. Variations: 'with my back to the wall', 'backs to the wall'.

Spanish: estar contra la paredPortuguese (BR): estar com as costas contra a paredePortuguese (PT): estar com as costas encostadas à paredeChinese (Simplified): 被逼到墙角 - 走投无路Chinese (Traditional): 被逼到牆角 - 走投無路Hindi: दीवार से पीठ टिकाकर खड़ा होना (कठिन स्थिति में होना)Arabic: ظهرُك إلى الحائط (في موقف صعب)Bengali: দেয়ালে পিঠ ঠেকে যাওয়া - একেবারে কোণায় পড়ে যাওয়াRussian: прижаться спиной к стене - оказаться прижатым к стенеJapanese: 背水の陣 - 背を壁につけるVietnamese: dồn vào chân tườngKorean: 등이 벽에 붙다 - 궁지에 몰리다Turkish: sırtı duvara dayanmak - köşeye sıkışmakUrdu: دیوار سے پیٹھ لگ جانا - کونے میں دھکیل دیا جاناIndonesian: terpojok - terdesak (situasi sulit)

Example Sentences

When you have your back to the wall, you must fight hard to succeed.

basic

I had my back to the wall when I lost my job.

basic

If you ever have your back to the wall, ask for help.

basic

The team had their backs to the wall in the final minutes, but they didn't give up.

natural

She felt like she had her back to the wall during the tough negotiations.

natural

With bills piling up and no income, I really have my back to the wall right now.

natural