on the ropes

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Definition von on the ropes im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

on the rope
ipte
Englisch - Englisch
Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse

After a good start in the stock market, this company seems to be on the ropes.

Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse

The champ had his opponent on the ropes at the end of the third round and knocked him out in the fourth.

(Boxing) forced against the ropes by the opponent's attack
in a state of near collapse