(으)ㄹ 수밖에 없다

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Used when there is no other choice but the preceding state/action.

Example

너무 빨리 운전해서, 차 손잡이를 꽉 잡을 수밖에 없었다.

They were driving so fast I had no choice but to grip the car handle tightly.
금연법이 시행되면 PC방을 닫을 수밖에 없다.

If the law comes into effect, I will have no other option but to shut down the shop

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