Paint yourself into a corner meaning
What does the saying 'Paint yourself into a corner' mean?
Idiom: Paint yourself into a corner
Meaning:
If someone paints themselves into a corner, they get themselves into a mess.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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