| Idiom | on the ropes |
|---|---|
| Definition | near to failing or defeat |
| Examples | - At the end of the first half the team were on the ropes, but they made a remarkable recovery and eventually won the game. - After many years of losing customers the corner store was well and truly on the ropes. |
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