走投无路

zǒutóu-wúlù

to be at an impasse (idiom); in a tight spot; at the end of one's rope

HSK 3.0 · Band 7 trad. 走投無路

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他走投无路了。

He is at the end of his rope.

走投无路也不放弃。

Do not give up even when cornered.