動うごきが取とれない

expression, i-adjective

unable to move; stuck; in a bind

Idiomatic expression meaning physically unable to move or figuratively stuck in a difficult situation with no good options. Often used when one is trapped, cornered, or overwhelmed.

• 渋じゅう滞たいで車くるまが動うごきが取とれない。

  The car is stuck in traffic and can't move.

• 仕し事ごとが多おおすぎて身み動うごきが取とれない。

  I'm swamped with work and can't get anything else done.