on the rope

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Definition of on the rope in English English dictionary

on the ropes
Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse

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

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.

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