Trapped, cornered; discommoded, discomfited; in a quandary.

present participle of break the fourth wall

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of break the fourth wall

(idiomatic, fiction) To apparently communicate with reality directly, such as when characters of literature comment on the existence of a reader.

simple past tense of break the fourth wall

past participle of break the fourth wall

(biology) A structure situated between the primary cell wall and the plasma membrane of plant cells

(biology) The semipermeable outer cell wall of plant cells.

(idiomatic) Strict secretiveness maintained by the members of a police force with respect to information which might be contrary to their interests, especially information concerning questionable police actions.

(idiomatic) Of a futile or unsuccessful attempt at communication due to the ignorance or stubbornness of the other party.