理屈詞窮

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lit. having presented a flawed argument, one has nothing further to add (idiom) · fig. unable to provide a convincing argument to support one's position · to not have a leg to stand on

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. having presented a flawed argument, one has nothing further to add (idiom)
  2. fig. unable to provide a convincing argument to support one's position
  3. to not have a leg to stand on

Written Forms

理屈詞窮Traditional · Main Form
理屈词穷Alternate Form

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