立たち場ばがない

expression, i-adjective

lose face; be put in an awkward position; lose one's standing

Describes a situation where one's social position, credibility, or honor is compromised, often due to circumstances or others' actions. Common in expressions like 立場がなくなる.

• 彼かれの前まえでそんなことを言いわれたら、立たち場ばがないよ。

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

• 上じょう司しに反はん論ろんすると、会かい社しゃでの立たち場ばがなくなるかもしれない。

  If you argue with your boss, you might lose your standing in the company.