引ひっ込こみがつかない

expression, i-adjective

in too deep to back out; gone too far to retreat

Describes a situation where one has become so involved or committed that withdrawing is no longer possible without losing face or causing trouble. Often used when pride or social pressure prevents backing down.

• ここまで来きたら引ひっ込こみがつかない。

  Having come this far, I can't back out now.

• 彼かれは大おお口ぐちを叩たたいたせいで引ひっ込こみがつかなくなった。

  He talked big and now he's in too deep to back out.