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
Serdar	-	Turkish
Liwia	-	Polish
Vira	-	Ukrainian
Marcellinus	-	Ancient Roman
Ratimir	-	Croatian, Medieval Slavic
Paden	PAY-dən	English (Rare)