back wall

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The wall at the back of a racquetball or squash court, directly opposite the front wall
back to the wall
A situation with no other options remaining

His back to the wall, Ahmedinajad resorted to the tactic favored by cornered politicians everywhere: distract attention from yourself by pointing to a bogeyman.

back walls
plural form of back wall
have one's back to the wall
have no other options or alternatives
push one's back against the wall
give one no options, give one no choice, force one to do something
with his back to the wall
in a desperate situation
back wall

    Türkische aussprache

    bäk wôl

    Aussprache

    /ˈbak ˈwôl/ /ˈbæk ˈwɔːl/

    Etymologie

    [ 'bak ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English bæc; akin to Old High German bah back.
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