expression, i-adjective
not knowing what to do with oneself; feeling out of place; feeling awkward
Describes acute embarrassment or discomfort in a social situation where one feels they do not belong or cannot act naturally. Often used with ほど or くらい to emphasize the degree of awkwardness.
初めての高級レストランで、身の置き所がなかった。
At the fancy restaurant for the first time, I felt completely out of place.
彼女の前で失敗して、身の置き所がないほど恥ずかしかった。
I messed up in front of her and was so embarrassed I didn't know what to do with myself.