下不來臺

下不来台
xiàbuláitái

synonym of 下不了臺 /下不了台 (xiàbuliǎotái)

Wiktionary

Homographs

下不來臺 xiàbùláitái
  1. to be put on the spot
  2. to find oneself in an awkward situation

Entry Composition

1 下不來 xiàbùlái
  1. awkward
  2. embarrassed
  3. cannot be accomplished
=2 臺 Tái Taiwan (abbr.)
=2 臺 tái
  1. platform
  2. stage
  3. terrace
  4. stand
  5. support
  6. station
  7. broadcasting station
  8. classifier for vehicles or machines