drive into a corner
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drive into a corner — force into a corner, force into a situation that is hard to escape from, corner … English contemporary dictionary
drive into — phr verb Drive into is used with these nouns as the object: ↑corner, ↑frenzy … Collocations dictionary
Corner — Cor ner, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cornered} ( n?rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cornering}.] 1. To drive into a corner. [1913 Webster] 2. To drive into a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment; as, to corner a person in argument. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
corner — 1. corner [ kɔrne ] v. <conjug. : 1> • 1080 « sonner du cor »; de corne I ♦ 1 ♦ V. intr. Sonner d une corne, d une trompe. Vieilli Automobiliste qui corne. ⇒ avertir, klaxonner. 2 ♦ V. tr. Loc. fam. Corner qqch. aux oreilles, dans les… … Encyclopédie Universelle
corner — /kawr neuhr/, n. 1. the place at which two converging lines or surfaces meet. 2. the space between two converging lines or surfaces near their intersection; angle: a chair in the corner of the room. 3. a projecting angle, esp. of a rectangular… … Universalium
corner — /ˈkɔnə / (say kawnuh) noun 1. the meeting place of two or three converging lines or surfaces. 2. the space between two or three converging lines or surfaces near their intersection; angle. 3. a projecting angle of a solid object: I bumped my head …
corner — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French cornere, from corne horn Date: 13th century 1. a. the point where converging lines, edges, or sides meet ; angle b. the place of intersection of two streets or roads c. a piece designed to form … New Collegiate Dictionary
corner — cor•ner [[t]ˈkɔr nər[/t]] n. 1) the place at which two converging lines or surfaces meet 2) the space between two converging lines or surfaces near their intersection; angle 3) a projecting angle, esp. of a rectangular figure or object 4) the… … From formal English to slang
corner — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. angle; nook, niche; control, monopoly; predicament; tight spot. See angularity, possession, difficulty. cut corners II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A projecting edge] Syn. ridge, sharp edge, projection, angle; … English dictionary for students
corner — 1. noun 1) the cart lurched around the corner Syn: bend, curve, crook, dog leg; turn, turning, jog, junction, fork, intersection; hairpin turn 2) a charming corner of Italy Syn … Thesaurus of popular words
corner — I. n. 1. Angle, bend, elbow, crotch, knee, cusp. 2. Nook, recess, niche, retired place, secret place. 3. Part, quarter. II. v. a. (Colloq.) 1. Drive into a corner. 2. Nonplus, pose, confound, confuse, puzzle, per … New dictionary of synonyms
