立たつ瀬せ

noun

one's standing; one's face; one's honor

Almost exclusively used in the negative phrase 立つ瀬がない, meaning 'to lose face', 'to have no leg to stand on', or 'to be in an untenable position'. The word itself refers to one's social standing or reputation.

See also: 立つ瀬がない

• 彼かれの前まえでそんなことを言いわれては、立たつ瀬せがない。

  If you say that in front of him, I'll lose face.

• みんなに反はん対たいされて、立たつ瀬せがなかった。

  Everyone opposed me, and I had no leg to stand on.