What is another word for is unable to lay hands on?
Pronunciation: [ɪz ʌnˈe͡ɪbə͡l tə lˈe͡ɪ hˈandz ˈɒn] (IPA) 
The phrase "is unable to lay hands on" implies a sense of frustration or inability to locate or acquire a specific item or person. Some synonyms that can be used in its place include "can't find," "is without," "is deprived of," and "can't get ahold of." Additionally, "can't track down," "has lost track of," and "is missing" can all serve as alternative expressions with similar meaning. Each of these phrases has its own unique connotations and may be more appropriate in certain contexts or situations. Nonetheless, all of these synonyms help to convey a sense of disappointment or inability to acquire what one is searching for.
