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paint yourself into a corner

Idiom Difficulty

Meaning

to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out

Example Sentences

"By making so many promises, he painted himself into a corner."

Related Expressions

no strings attached

with no special conditions or restrictions

rolling in money

having a lot of money

clue in

to give someone the necessary information

new blood

new people who bring fresh ideas

play on someone's emotions

to influence someone by appealing to their feelings

forbidden fruit

something attractive but not allowed or morally wrong