取とり付つく島しまがない

expression, i-adjective

left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable

Describes a situation where one is rebuffed, ignored, or given a cold response, leaving no room for further approach or appeal. Often used when someone's attitude or reply makes it impossible to engage further.

See also: 取り付く島もない

• 彼かれに相そう談だんしようとしたが、取とり付つく島しまがないような返へん事じだった。

  I tried to consult him, but his reply left me utterly helpless.

• あの人ひとはいつも取とり付つく島しまがない態たい度どで、話はなしかけにくい。

  That person always has an unapproachable attitude, making it hard to talk to them.