無む理りが利きく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

can handle strain; can take a lot

Used when a person or thing can withstand physical or mental overexertion, inconvenience, or unreasonable demands. Often appears in potential form or with expressions of capability.

• 彼かれは若わかいからまだ無む理りが利きく。

  He's young, so he can still handle overexertion.

• この機き械かいは古ふるいが、まだ無む理りが利きく。

  This machine is old, but it can still take a lot of strain.