up against the wall



*up against the wall

Fig. in serious difficulties. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; push someone ~.) Let's face it, we're up against the wall this time. It's when you're up against the wall that your true character shows.
See also: up, wall

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Vida (1)-Hungarian
Abhay-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Jacques[ʒa:k]
Cassander-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Muhsin-Arabic
Marks[ma:ks]