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have one's back to the wall What does have one's back to the wall mean?	be in a defensive position	The boy has his back to the wall and must pass his exam or leave school.
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have one's back to the wall What does "have one's back to the wall" mean?	to be in a defensive or difficult position	I have my back to the wall at work and I must deal with many problems.
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Have One's Back To The Wall Idiom