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against the ropes

Idiom Sports

Meaning

in a difficult situation or near defeat

Example Sentences

"The company was against the ropes, but it managed to recover."

Related Expressions

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to be very eager or impatient for something to happen

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to handle several tasks or responsibilities at once

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a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV

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to make a small or funny mistake