in a difficult situation or near defeat
dans une situation difficile ou près de la défaite (dans une sitwasyon difficile ou pre de la defet)
"The company was against the ropes, but it managed to recover."
"L'entreprise était dos aux cordes, mais elle a réussi à se rétablir." (lantrpriz ete do o kord me el a reysi a se retablir)
to be in a position of leadership or power
to have an interest or investment in something
to be treated in the same unpleasant way that you have treat...
to offer assistance or support
to go shopping for a long time until you are tired
to happen as expected