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Free sign upThe phrase "am in a corner" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone feels trapped or in a difficult position, either literally or metaphorically.
Example: "After the unexpected layoffs, I feel like I am in a corner with no way out."
Alternatives: "backed into a corner" or "in a tight spot".
Exact(2)
I am in a corner of my study.
I can see exactly where I am in a corner and navigate my way through it.
Similar(58)
We're in a corner".
I was in a corner, naked.
But now, coal is in a corner.
Now we're in a corner.
The BBC creative chief is in a corner.
Fournier's is in a corner, identifiable by its uniform.
It's like you're in a corner.
The frog was in a corner, hovering near the bottom.
Meanwhile the National Front is quietly reaping the benefit.Mr Sarkozy is in a corner.
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