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
Victorino	beek-to-REE-no (Spanish)	Spanish, Portuguese
Dema	-	Arabic
Lakshmana	-	Hinduism
Fannie	['fæni]
Steponas	-	Lithuanian
Chou	cho:	Japanese (Rare)