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I Back Choice One's Wall Hard Pressed Defensive быть

idiom have one's back to the wall
synonyms be hard-pressed; on the defensive
translation быть прижатым к стене, под давлением; вынужден защищаться
full_example I had no choice, I <had my back to the wall>.
partial_example I had no choice, I <... my ...>.

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