Box into a corner Meaning in English
expression
释义
To put someone in a situation where they have no good options or escape, often by limiting their choices or possibilities.
用法与细微差别
Primarily informal and figurative. Common in conflict, negotiation, or describing dilemmas. Often used as 'box someone into a corner.' Avoid using it literally—it rarely relates to a physical box or corner. Comparable to 'back into a corner,' but 'box' suggests deliberate restriction.
例句
The tough questions boxed him into a corner.
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If you box me into a corner, I can’t help you.
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The contract boxed the company into a corner.
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She felt totally boxed into a corner by her parents' expectations.
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Don’t try to box your team into a corner with impossible deadlines.
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Politicians sometimes box themselves into a corner by making promises they can't keep.
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