box (someone) into a corner

To create a predicament or unpleasant situation for someone whereby there are no or very few favorable solutions or outcomes. You're going to box me into a corner if you give me another assignment—I won't be able to finish any of them! The senator's opponent boxed him into a corner during the debate, forcing him to take back several things he'd already said.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Laurentina	-	Ancient Roman
Agassi	['ægəsi]
Freja	FRIE-ah (Danish, German), FRAY-ah (Swedish)	Danish, Swedish, German
Narges	-	Persian
Asquith	['æskwiθ]
Tasia	-	Greek