back somebody into a corner
box somebody into a corner
force somebody into a corner
push somebody into a corner
paint oneself into a corner

Pol saw his ways as an invitation for events to force him into a corner.

We've been forced into a corner, and it's time we pushed our way out of it.

She must not force the captain into a corner.

I don't want to threaten you but you've forced me into a corner.

I can't use his feelings for me to force him into such a corner.

He said: 'I have never known a team who force you into a corner so much.

He hoped Andy would not be a fool and force him into a corner.

We forced them into a corner, and they refused to surrender.

She forced fear into a dark corner of her mind and let go.

Negotiations can be unsuccessful if either side feels forced into a corner.