box oneself into a corner

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === box oneself into a corner (third-person singular simple present boxes oneself into a corner, present participle boxing oneself into a corner, simple past and past participle boxed oneself into a corner) (idiomatic) To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions. ==== Synonyms ==== back oneself into a corner paint oneself into a corner write oneself into a corner