跌足长叹diē zú cháng tàn

groan and stamp in despair; stamp one’s foot in bitter remorse (/despair/sorrow) and heave a deep sigh
❍ 只有他夫妇并几个家人的性命不曾伤了，急的士隐惟～而已。(《红楼梦》11)❶Although they and their few servants were lucky enough to escape with their lives,poor Shiyin could do nothing but stamp his feet and sigh.
❷Poor Zhers! Though they and their handful of domestics escape unhurt,their house,which was only next door to the temple,was soon reduced to a heap of rubble,while Shiyin stood by helpless,groaning and stamping in despair.