box (oneself) into a corner

To create a predicament or unpleasant situation for oneself whereby there are no or very few favorable solutions or outcomes. I really boxed myself into a corner by leaving this essay till the last minute! The candidate boxed himself into a corner during the debate, having to take back several things he'd already said.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Quinten	KWIN-tən (English)	English, Dutch
Ballard	['bæləd]
PÀDraig	-	Scottish
Maha	-	Arabic
Rostam	-	Persian, Persian Mythology
Volodislavu	-	Medieval Slavic