on the ropes

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On the Ropes

Part of Speech: Idiom

Senses:

Struggling or in a weak position.

Usage:

This idiom is often used in boxing or combat sports to describe a fighter who is in a weakened and vulnerable state, usually near defeat.

Examples:

After several powerful blows to the head, the boxer was on the ropes, barely able to keep standing.
The company's financial struggles put them on the ropes, threatening their ability to stay in business.

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