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頭を抱える

頭を抱える (あたまをかかえる) means to be at a loss.

Kana
あたまをかかえる
Meaning
to be at a loss
Japanese Example
予算不足で担当者は頭を抱えている。
Translation
The person in charge is at a loss because of the budget shortage.

Related idioms

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手を焼く
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to have trouble dealing with something
気がつく
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to notice; to realize
手がかかる
てがかかる
to require a lot of care