con le spalle al muro

壁に背を向けて; 壁に寄りかかって

English Meaning

with one's back to the wall; up against the wall

Dopo mesi di tentativi falliti, l'imprenditore si ritrovò con le spalle al muro e fu costretto a vendere l'azienda.

数か月の失敗が続いた結果、その起業家は窮地に追い込まれ、会社を売らざるを得なかった。

After months of failed attempts, the entrepreneur found himself with his back to the wall and was forced to sell the company.