Definition of gotten us against the wall

get (one) against the wall

verb

• to get a person into a disadvantageous position.

  Last edited on Aug 08 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 08 2015.

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Other terms relating to 'against':
against the clock	Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing.
bang (one's) head against a wall	Definitions include: to face difficulties while trying to solve a problem.
rub up against	Definitions include: to be related (in some way) to.
throw against a wall and see if it sticks	Definitions include: to present an idea and test the reaction.
Other terms relating to 'get':
as all get-out	Definitions include: very; really; extremely.
bend over and get screwed	Definitions include: a phrase of one is about to be in trouble big-time or something bad is about to happen.
bend over get f*cked	Definitions include: "Get ready for some serious trouble."
BOGO	Definitions include: "buy one get one" free.
don't get it twisted	Definitions include: don't be mistaken; "believe it".
from the get-go	Definitions include: from the beginning.
GBTW	Definitions include: acronym for "get back to work".
get	Definitions include: to leave.
get a bit on the side	Definitions include: to have sex with someone who is not one's significant other.
get a buzz on	Definitions include: to acquire a buzz.
get a charge from	Definitions include: to be excited by.
get a charge out of	Definitions include: to enjoy.
get a clue	Definitions include: see clue.
get a five finger discount	Definitions include: to steal.
get a fix	Definitions include: to ingest a drug.
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Other terms relating to 'the':
101 scoop, the	Definitions include: the real information or the proof, instruction, the know how, where, when, and why about something or someone.
2-10, the	Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving.
3rd degree, the	Definitions include: interrogation.
3 sheets to the wind	Definitions include: extremely intoxicated
411, the	Definitions include: information.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.	Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
about the size of it	Definitions include: a good estimate.
ace in the hole	Definitions include: a secret advantage.
across the board	Definitions include: inclusive.
add fuel to the fire	Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse.
against the clock	Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing.
ahead of the curve	Definitions include: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular.
aim Archie at the adamant	Definitions include: of a male, to urinate.
ain't no fun when the rabbit got the gun	Definitions include: Someone being butthurt over having something, they do to others regularly, done to the them
a little on the side	Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
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Other terms relating to 'wall':
balls to the wall	Definitions include: extreme; "all out".
bang (one's) head against a wall	Definitions include: to face difficulties while trying to solve a problem.
behind the wall	Definitions include: in prison.
Blue wall of silence	Definitions include: the police code of silence about misconduct and perjured testimony by other police, allowing them to follow illegal practices with impunity.
climb the walls	Definitions include: to feel agitated.
drive up the wall	Definitions include: to severely aggravate someone.
FTW	Definitions include: acronym for "face the wall."
have (one's) back to the wall	Definitions include: to have one in a position with no remaining options.
hole in the wall	Definitions include: a small, often decrepit business.
off the wall	Definitions include: strange.
paint the walls	Definitions include: to vomit forcefully, usually suddenly, leaving no time to seek a proper container; "projectile vomit".
paywall	Definitions include: a metaphorical "wall" that prevents access to content until payment is made.
piss (one's) money up the wall	Definitions include: to waste one's money.
sugar walls	Definitions include: the vagina.
throw against a wall and see if it sticks	Definitions include: to present an idea and test the reaction.
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