squash (someone) into a corner

Translations
загнать (кого-то) в угол
The lawyer's questions squashed the witness into a corner.
Вопросы адвоката загнали свидетеля в угол.
Definitions
To force someone into a difficult or uncomfortable situation where they have limited options or are unable to escape.
Words
corner

noun
угол
squash

verb
раздавить