Meaning of 歯が立たない in Japanese

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Definition of 歯が立たない

  1. (exp, adj-i) unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight)

    この問題は難しくて私には歯がたたない。
    This problem is beyond my powers.

  2. hard to chew
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