理屈词穷
lǐ​qū​cí​qióng

cornered

  • created sense approved 理屈词穷/理屈詞窮 · lǐ​qū​cí​qióng · cornered

    理屈词穷 / 理屈詞窮

    lǐ​qū​cí​qióng

    cornered

    unable to provide a convincing argument to support one's position or defend oneself after being proven wrong; at a loss for words due to flawed reasoning

    面对律师的连番逼问，证人理屈词穷，显得十分慌张。

    idiom

    created sense