足あし踏ぶみ状じょう態たい

noun

standstill; stalemate; deadlock

Describes a situation where progress has stopped, like marching in place. Often used for projects, negotiations, or economic conditions.

• 交こう渉しょうは足あし踏ぶみ状じょう態たいが続つづいている。

  The negotiations remain at a standstill.

• 景けい気きは足あし踏ぶみ状じょう態たいだ。

  The economy is in a stalemate.