Skakmat
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Being cornered with no argument left.
Synonyms & Variants
kalah telak
kalah telak
To suffer an absolute or undeniable defeat.
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kehabisan kata-kata
kehabisan kata-kata
Unable to find any more arguments or responses to refute.
Synonym
mati kutu
mati kutu
An idiom to describe someone who is helpless or unable to act due to losing an argument or fear.
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terpojok
terpojok
To be in a difficult or disadvantageous position, unable to move or argue.
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Usage Notes or Etymology
Derived from the chess term 'checkmate'.
Real-world Usage
Argumennya kena skakmat, langsung diam.
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