手に負えない

てにおえない

too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable

Also written 手におえない

Meaning

expadj-i
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous

Example sentences

彼は今では、以前のような手に負えない暴走族ではありません。

He is not the rough motorcycle gang member he was before.
彼の短気は手に負えない。

He has an uncontrollable temper.
彼の怠けぐせは、もう手に負えない。

I'm at a loss for what to do with him. He's so lazy.