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Meaning of paint oneself into a corner

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

paint oneself into a corner

Pronunciation:/ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔɹnɚ//ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntu ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/paint%20oneself%20into%20a%20corner

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