expression
intolerable; unbearable; unendurable
Emphatic negative expression meaning something is so bad that one cannot stand it. Often used with ～ては or ～たら.
See also: 堪らない (たまらない)
毎日こんなに暑くてはたまったものではない。
It's unbearable when it's this hot every day.
あんなに待たされたらたまったものではない。
It's intolerable to be kept waiting that long.
expression
tremendous; out of this world; irresistible
Emphatic positive expression meaning something is so good that one cannot resist it. Often used with ～ては or ～たら.
See also: 堪らない (たまらない)
このケーキは美味しくてたまったものではない。
This cake is so delicious it's irresistible.
expression
cannot help (doing); cannot but do; anxious to do
Emphatic expression of an uncontrollable urge or feeling. Often used with ～たくて or ～て.
See also: 堪らない (たまらない)
彼に会いたくてたまったものではない。
I'm dying to see him.