肩かた透すかしを食くう

expression, godan verb (-u)

feel let down; suffer a disappointment

Used when one's expectations are suddenly unmet, often after a buildup or anticipation. The disappointment is often due to an anticlimax or someone's unexpected reaction.

• 楽たのしみにしていた旅りょ行こうが急きゅうに中ちゅう止しになって、肩かた透すかしを食くった気き分ぶんだ。

  The trip I was looking forward to was suddenly canceled, and I felt really let down.

• 彼かれの反はん応のうが思おもったより薄うすくて、肩かた透すかしを食くった。

  His reaction was more subdued than I expected, and I felt disappointed.

expression, godan verb (-u)

have one's attack sidestepped; be given the slip

Describes a situation where one's aggressive move, question, or challenge is deftly avoided or parried, leaving one feeling thwarted or outmaneuvered. Often used in debates, sports, or confrontations.

• 鋭するどい質しつ問もんをしたつもりだったが、彼かれにうまくかわされて肩かた透すかしを食くった。

  I thought I asked a sharp question, but he skillfully sidestepped it and I was left thwarted.

• 相あい手てのパンチをかわされて、肩かた透すかしを食くったような形かたちになった。

  My opponent dodged my punch, and it felt like my attack was completely sidestepped.