back to the wall

Example Sentences

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"I'll be looking 'where's the fire escape', 'where's my nearest exit?' Like sitting with my back to the wall so I can see everything at all times."

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

And then, lo and behold, a week later, he goes back to the wall and robs a Grand Slam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2023

The 6-foot-7 Judge went back to the wall and jumped, a little to the right of the 408-foot sign in front of Monument Park.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023

Now she had her back to the wall.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2023

“Nowhere,” I say, rolling back to the wall.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen