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Home / Idiom / 理屈词穷

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

理屈词穷
lǐ qū cí qióng
l+ǐ·3rd toneq+ǖ·1st tonec+í·2nd toneq+ióng·2nd tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
agape and tongue-tied (idiom); at a loss for words · gaping and speechless张口结舌zhāng kǒu jié shéto be left speechless · unable to respond无言以对wú yán yǐ duìdumbstruck and unable to reply (idiom) · left speechless; at a loss for words哑口无言yǎ kǒu wú yánirrational · unreasonable无理wú lǐ(of a rumor etc) to collapse (in the light of facts etc) · to be discredited不攻自破bù gōng zì pò
Antonyms
in the right and self-confident (idiom); bold and confident with justice on one's side · to have the courage of one's convictions · just and forceful理直气壮lǐ zhí qì zhuàngto speak forcefully and with justice (idiom); to argue with the courage of one's convictions振振有词zhèn zhèn yǒu cí