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have back against the wallstresses
gen. быть припёртым к стенке (teterevaann); быть загнанным в угол (teterevaann)
have one's back against the wall
gen. безвыходное положение (triumfov); сидеть спиной к стене (At eleven o'clock I was sitting in the third booth on the right-hand side as you go in from the dining-room annex. I had my back against the wall and I could see anyone who came in or went out. (Raymond Chandler) ART Vancouver)
Makarov. быть припёртым к стенке; быть в отчаянном положении; припереть к стенке
have back against the wall: 2 phrases in 2 subjects
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