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up against the wall

Idiom Difficulty

Meaning

to be in a very difficult or desperate situation

Example Sentences

"The company is up against the wall financially after the recent losses."

Related Expressions

Ask the right questions

To inquire wisely to gain understanding.

to be open and honest

to speak frankly or sincerely

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to be extremely excited or surprised

win hands down

to win easily or convincingly

at the eleventh hour

at the very last moment

to break new ground

to do something innovative or unprecedented