idioms using “corner”

Around the corner

Soon

“The deadline is just around the corner and we are less than half finished with the project.”

Backed into a corner

Forced into a situation that one can’t control

“The government’s decision to end the subsidies has backed the company into a corner.”

Have a corner on

To control or nearly monopolize

“The snowboard importer has a corner on the market here and keeps the price of snowboards high.”

Turn the corner

To face an improved situation after a difficult period

“The company seems to have finally turned the corner this year and will post a profit for the first time.”

Have someone in your corner

To have strong supporter or helper

“Fortunately, the budget director believes in our project; it’s good to have someone like her in our corner.”