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哭笑不得 (kū xiào bù dé)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To not know whether to laugh or cry; to be in an awkward situation that is both funny and frustrating.

Definition (中文解释)

哭也不好,笑也不好。形容很尴尬。

Derivation (典故出处)

元·高安得《皮匠说谎》好一场恶一场,哭不得笑不得。”

Example (造句示例)

When he accidentally sent the email to his boss instead of his friend, he was literally in a 哭笑不得 situation.