corner sb.(After several attempts at removing the critter from the tree, it finally released its grasp and fell to the ground, which kicked off a strange showdown wherein Ingram reportedly chased the animal around her home for an astounding 30 minutes as it took refuge under various pieces of furniture while she was in hot pursuit. The bizarre battle came to an end when she was eventually able to corner the creature and "tackle him like an NFL football player."coasttocoastam.comART Vancouver); drive smb. into a corner; run smb. into a corner