相あい手てが悪わるい

expression

out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed

Colloquial expression used when one's opponent or rival is clearly superior, making the situation disadvantageous. Often used in sports, games, or competitive contexts.

• 次つぎの試し合あいは相あい手てが悪わるいから、勝かつのは難むずかしいだろう。

  The next match is against a tough opponent, so it'll be hard to win.

• 彼かれと議ぎ論ろんしても相あい手てが悪わるいよ。彼かれは弁べん護ご士しだからね。

  You're out of your league arguing with him; he's a lawyer, after all.