理屈词穷

MEANING

1. 壹形adjective

   lit. having presented a flawed argument, one has nothing further to add (idiom)

   • tālǐqūcíqióng,zhīhǎochéngrèncuòwù.

     他理屈词穷，只好承认错误。🔊

     He had run out of arguments and had no choice but to admit his mistake.

2. 貳形adjective

   fig. unable to provide a convincing argument to support one's position

   • tālǐqūcíqióng,zhīhǎochéngrèncuòwù.

     他理屈词穷，只好承认错误。🔊

     He had no valid argument and was forced to admit his mistake.

3. 參形adjective

   to not have a leg to stand on

   • tālǐqūcíqióng,wúfǎfǎnbó.

     他理屈词穷，无法反驳。🔊

     He was at a loss for words and unable to refute the argument.