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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.”