お手上げ

おてあげ

being done for, giving up, being in a hopeless situation, not knowing what to do, being brought to one's knees, throwing up (one's) hands

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Noun
Romaji:
oteage

Example Sentences

この問題はお手上げだ

I'm at my wit's end with this problem

この試験はお手上げ、受からない

This exam is impossible, I'm giving up

この仕事はお手上げ、誰か助けて

This job is hopeless, someone help me