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手を焼く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を焼く.
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Idiomatic expression
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
Examples
彼には手を焼いた。
I didn't get anywhere with him.
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