to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
身处非常困难或绝望的境地 (shēnchǔ fēicháng kùnnán huò juéwàng de jìngdì)
"The company is up against the wall financially after the recent losses."
"该公司在最近的损失后，财务上走投无路。" (Gāi gōngsī zài zuìjìn de sǔnshī hòu, cáiwù shàng **zǒu tóu wú lù**)
to show someone that they are not as important as they think
To be safe from danger or difficulty.
to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations
To take a huge risk that could lead to loss.
extremely modern and innovative
to hear gossip or rumor indirectly
