to put yourself in a difficult situation with no easy way out
让自己陷入无法轻易脱身的困境 (rang ziji xianru wufa qingyi tuoshen de kunjing)
"By making so many promises, he painted himself into a corner."
"由于做出太多承诺，他让自己陷入了困境。" (youyu zuochu taiduo chengnuo ta rang ziji xianru le kunjing)
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
to become comfortable in a new situation
very wise or knowledgeable
to think creatively beyond structured systems or programmed...
to cost too much; to use up all your money
