au pied du mur

French

Etymology

Literally, “at the foot of the wall.” Compare Polish stawiać pod ścianą.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /o pje dy myʁ/
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Adjective

au pied du mur (invariable)

  1. (figuratively) cornered, up against the wall, up against it
    Synonyms: dos au mur, acculé
    être au pied du mur ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    mettre quelqu'un au pied du mur ― to put a gun to someone's head

See also

  • le couteau sous la gorge
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