下不來臺

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

CEDICT

處境尷𡯓，無法解脫。《文明小史．第四○回》：「眾人拍手大笑，弄得徐筱山下不來臺，要再說下去，知道沒有人理他的了。」也作「下不臉去」、「下不落場」。

重編國語辭典

Homographs

下不來臺 xiàbuláitái

Entry Composition

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

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下不了臺 xiàbuliǎotái
  1. to be unable to extricate oneself gracefully
  2. to be put on the spot
  3. to be embarrassed