英语词组up against the wall是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

up against the wall

helpless, dominated by another; used for expressing power over others. A catch-phrase of the politically active in the US 1960s, echoing a police command US, 1960s

up against the wall

In a difficult or troubling situation in which one's options or ability to act are limited or constrained. I just feel like I'm up against a wall with all these creditors breathing down my neck. Sometimes, the most innovative solutions come to us when we're up against a wall.

*up against the wall

Fig. in serious difficulties. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; push someone ~.) Let's face it, we're up against the wall this time. It's when you're up against the wall that your true character shows.

up against the wall

in an inextricable situation; in great trouble or difficulty.

The image here is of someone facing execution by a firing squad.

词组	up against the wall
释义	up against the wall helpless, dominated by another; used for expressing power over others. A catch-phrase of the politically active in the US 1960s, echoing a police command US, 1960s up against the wall In a difficult or troubling situation in which one's options or ability to act are limited or constrained. I just feel like I'm up against a wall with all these creditors breathing down my neck. Sometimes, the most innovative solutions come to us when we're up against a wall. up against the wall Fig.* in serious difficulties. (Typically: be ~; get ~; push* someone ~.) Let's face it, we're up against the wall this time. It's when you're up against the wall that your true character shows. up against the wall in an inextricable situation; in great trouble or difficulty. The image here is of someone facing execution by a firing squad.
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