back is against the wall

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BODY | (one's) back is against the wall | one is in a very difficult position

궁지에 빠지다

-The man's back was against the wall and there was nothing that he could do to change the situation

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Connor: This is going to be a long match. 

Jack: I don't think so.  Real Madrid is slacking. If they don't find their game, they'll have their back against the wall and FC Barcelona will be champions again.

Connor: They seriously need to step it up. I don't want to lose the bet.

Jack: Good luck with that.

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slack: lacking in diligence, due care or concern

step up:  to improve one's performance

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Connor: 긴 경기가 될거야.

Jack: 난 그렇게 생각안해.Real Madrid가 부진해. 만약 만회하지 못하면 레알마드리드는 궁지에 빠지고 FC 바르셀로나가 챔피언이

            될거야.

Connor: 잘 좀 해야하는데 .내기에서 지기 싫단 말이야.

Jack: 행운을 빌게.

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slack: 부진한.해이한

step up:  향상하다