足あしを奪うばわれる

expression, ichidan verb

be stranded; lose one's means of transportation

Used when a person is left without a way to travel, typically because a vehicle or ride becomes unavailable. Often implies being stuck somewhere unexpectedly.

• 終しゅう電でんがなくなって、駅えきで足あしを奪うばわれた。

  I missed the last train and was stranded at the station.

• 大おお雪ゆきで交こう通つうがマヒし、多おおくの人ひとが足あしを奪うばわれた。

  Transportation was paralyzed by heavy snow, leaving many people stranded.