back to the wall
Example Sentences
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"I'll be looking 'where's the fire escape', 'where's my nearest exit?' Like sitting with my back to the wall so I can see everything at all times."
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2024
Off the bat, Rodriguez was tracking Tatis’ deep fly ball, going back to the wall and just waiting to make his leap.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
He quickly peels the banana and nonchalantly eats it while the camera rolls, before taping the peel back to the wall.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2023
Now she had her back to the wall.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2023
Helvar sat down with his back to the wall, surveying the pacing men, eyes slitted.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
