B2
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To be in a situation with no apparent solution or escape route.
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Cultural Background
Often used in political discourse to describe stalled parliamentary negotiations.
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Use it for emphasis
Use it when you want to sound serious about a problem.
Meaning
To be in a situation with no apparent solution or escape route.
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Use it for emphasis
Use it when you want to sound serious about a problem.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Estamos en un callejón ______ salida.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sin
The idiom requires 'sin' to mean 'without'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the phrase.
Fill Blank
B1
Estamos en un callejón ______ salida.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sin
The idiom requires 'sin' to mean 'without'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it is less common than the metaphorical use.
Related Phrases
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Estar contra la pared
similarTo be backed against the wall
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