Meaning of 'On the ropes'
What does the saying 'On the ropes' mean?
Idiom: On the ropes
Meaning:
When something or someone is on the ropes, it or they are doing badly and likely to fail.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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