ひとたまりもない

expression, i-adjective

unable to resist; no match for; helpless against

Used when someone or something is completely overpowered and cannot put up any fight. Often appears as 〜ではひとたまりもない or 〜にひとたまりもない.

• 彼かれのパンチの前まえでは、相あい手てはひとたまりもなかった。

  Before his punch, the opponent was completely helpless.