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捉襟见肘
zhuō​jīn​jiàn​zhǒu

to be overextended

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 捉 zhuō adjective
    to grasp
    (bound form) to clutch, hold, or grasp with the hand
  2. 襟 jīn
    lapel
    (bound form) the front lapel or overlapping part of a garment, especially on a Chinese gown
  3. 见 見 xiàn adjective
    to appear
    (literary) to appear; to show; to become visible
  4. 肘 zhǒu noun
    elbow
    the joint where the upper and lower arm meet; elbow