手てにつかない

expression, i-adjective

unable to focus on ...; unable to settle down to ...

Describes a state where one cannot concentrate on a task because of worry, excitement, or distraction. Often used with ～が or ～も to indicate what cannot be focused on.

• 試し験けんのことが気きになって、勉べん強きょうが手てにつかない。

  I'm so worried about the exam that I can't concentrate on studying.