box (oneself) into a corner
box (oneself) into a corner
To create a predicament or unpleasant situation for oneself whereby there are no or very few favorable solutions or outcomes. I really boxed myself into a corner by leaving this essay till the last minute! The candidate boxed himself into a corner during the debate, having to take back several things he'd already said.
See also: box, corner
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- for (one's) (own) sake
- for sake
- put (oneself) on the line
- put yourself on the line
- kick oneself
- kick yourself
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash hands of
- wash one's hands of
- wash your hands of somebody/something