抜ぬき差さしならない

expression, i-adjective

inextricably involved; in a sticky situation; unable to back out

Describes a situation where one is so deeply involved that withdrawing or escaping is impossible. Often used for relationships, conflicts, or commitments. The form 抜き差しならぬ is also common.

See also: 抜き差しならぬ

• 彼かれはもう抜ぬき差さしならない状じょう況きょうに陥おちいっている。

  He is already in a situation from which he cannot extricate himself.

• 二人ふたりの関かん係けいは抜ぬき差さしならないところまで来きてしまった。

  Their relationship has reached a point of no return.