- 窘态毕露 jiǒngtàibìlù thoroughly embarrassedExposed or revealed in a state of extreme awkwardness or misery; to have all of one's shortcomings and embarrassment completely laid bare.
- 窘态百出 jiǒngtàibǎichū to be utterly embarrassedFrequently showing signs of embarrassment or awkwardness; to be caught in many embarrassing situations