顎あごが干ひ上あがる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

lose one's livelihood; become unable to earn a living

Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'one's chin dries up', used to describe losing one's source of income or means of support.

• 会かい社しゃが倒とう産さんして、あごが干ひ上あがってしまった。

  The company went bankrupt and I lost my means of livelihood.

• この仕し事ごとを失うしなったら、あごが干ひ上あがる。

  If I lose this job, I won't be able to earn a living.