a lost ball in the weeds
茫然无助；不知所措
口语·形容迷茫无助
英文释义
to be in a difficult or hopeless situation with little chance of success or rescue
例句
After the company went bankrupt, he felt like a lost ball in the weeds.
典故来源
源自高尔夫运动，球落入草丛难以找回，比喻陷入困境或迷茫状态。