have in corner Idiom, Proverb

back yourself into a corner

put yourself in a bad position, have no escape If you buy what you can't afford you back yourself into a corner.

corner the market

become the main supplier, have a monopoly Japanese automakers are trying to corner the luxury car market.

corner you

insist that you listen, buttonhole you If Helmer corners you, tell him you have to go to the bathroom.

cut corners

use less material, use less than required If we cut corners, we'll produce a low-quality product.

got a corner on

got most of the business, corner the market Bata's got a corner on the shoe business in Ontario.

got you cornered

make it difficult to move or answer """I've got you cornered,"" he said, pointing at the checker board."

in your corner

hoping you will win, on your side Hey, man, I'm in your corner. I'll help you get your diploma.

kitty-corner

the diagonally opposite corner of an intersection The Bay is kitty-corner from the drugstore.

out of the corner of my eye

at my far right or left, to the side Out of the corner of my eye, I saw something move. It was the cat.

paint oneself into a corner

get into a bad situation that is difficult or impossible to escape The negotiations were difficult but we won when the other side painted themselves into a corner over the faulty warranty policy.

have (someone) in (one's) corner

To accept addition who supports, defends, or assists one. It's been abundant accepting such a high-profile amount in my bend during this trial. Don't worry, you'll consistently accept me in your bend if you anytime charge advice with this.Learn more: corner, have

have someone in one's corner

Fig. to accept addition acknowledging one's position or goals. (Originally from boxing.) As continued as I accept Mr. Howe in my corner, I feel assured about what I accept to say.Learn more: corner, have

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