expression, godan verb (-u)
suffer a disappointment; feel let down
Used when one's expectations are unmet, often because a situation or person fails to react as anticipated. The disappointment is typically mild and stems from a missed opportunity or an anticlimactic outcome.
彼に冗談を言ったら、肩透かしを食らってしまった。
I cracked a joke, but he didn't react at all, and I felt let down.
楽しみにしていたイベントが中止になって、肩透かしを食らった気分だ。
The event I was looking forward to was canceled, and I feel disappointed.
expression, godan verb (-u)
have one's attack sidestepped; be given the slip
Describes a situation where one's verbal attack, question, or challenge is skillfully avoided or deflected by the other party, leaving the speaker feeling thwarted. Often used in debates, arguments, or confrontations.
記者の鋭い質問に、大臣はうまく肩透かしを食らわせた。
The minister skillfully sidestepped the reporter's sharp question.
議論で彼を追い詰めようとしたが、肩透かしを食らってしまった。
I tried to corner him in the debate, but he gave me the slip.