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idiomback sb into a corner(also paint, force, box etc sb into a corner)to put someone into a difficult situation in which they do not have any choices about what to do ◆ often used in business and politics:Backing them into a corner and trying to make them accept the deal isn't going to work.When Mel's forced into a corner, he'll take a high-risk gamble.back/paint/box yourself into a corner: It looks like the writers of the hot new drama series have painted themselves into a corner by killing off their most popular character in the third show. —see feature box on page 313
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