しんたいきわまる
進退窮まる
to be driven into a corner; to be left with nowhere to turn; to be in a dilemma
N3Expression
Expression, Godan verb (ru ending)
to be driven into a corner•to be left with nowhere to turn•to be in a dilemma
Expression, Godan verb (ru ending)
to be unable to go forward or backward•to be stranded•to get stuck
Example Sentences
進退きわまった。
I am in a tight place.
家主に家賃を払えば、食物を買う金がなくなる。進退きわまったというところだ。
If we pay the rent to the landlady, we won't have any money for food; we are between the devil and the deep blue sea.
お金のために、愛してもいない男との生活をつづけるならば、すっかり失望して、進退きわまる時が将来やってくることだろう。
If she continues to live with a man she doesn't love for his money, the day will come when she will be utterly frustrated and between the devil and the deep blue sea.