Meaning
To be unable to purchase something due to cost, or unable to act upon something.
Cultural Background
Using this phrase is a polite way to avoid saying 'I don't have money'. It is often used to decline a project without offending the other party.
Politeness
Use '手が出せません' to be more polite in business.
Meaning
To be unable to purchase something due to cost, or unable to act upon something.
Politeness
Use '手が出せません' to be more polite in business.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct particle.
この時計＿＿手が出ない。
The idiom uses the particle 'に' to indicate the target of the inability.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesこの時計＿＿手が出ない。
The idiom uses the particle 'に' to indicate the target of the inability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use '高嶺の花' for people.
Related Phrases
高嶺の花
similarUnattainable person/thing
