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unable to move a single step (idiom) · to be in an (extremely) difficult situation

寸步难行
cùn bù nán xíng
c+ùn·4th toneb+ù·4th tonen+án·2nd tonex+íng·2nd tone
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to have difficulty walking (idiom) · to walk with difficulty步履维艰bù lu:3 wéi jiān(idiom) between a rock and a hard place · in a dilemma左右为难zuǒ yòu wéi nándifficult · challenging · straitened circumstances · difficult situation困难kùn nan
Antonyms
propitious wind throughout the journey (idiom) · plain sailing · to go smoothly · have a nice trip!一帆风顺yī fān fēng shùnto advance courageously (idiom) · to press forward一往无前yī wǎng wú qián