idiom
on the ropes
on thuh ROHPS
ɒn ðə roʊpsListen
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Syllable breakdown
ontheropes
Dictionary meaning
In a very difficult situation, close to failure.
Examples
- The startup was on the ropes after losing its biggest investor.
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