on the ropes

on the ropes
idi close to defeat, failure, or utter collapse

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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  • The Ropes — is the debut album by Akron, Ohio based indie rock band Adios . Recorded in summer of 2002 at [http://www.workbookstudio.com Workbook Studio ] in Columbus, Ohio, it was released on April 22nd, 2003 by Tribunal Records. Track listing 1. Bullet For …   Wikipedia

  • the ropes — {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledge of a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world. * /On a newspaper a cub reporter learns his job from an older reporter who knows the ropes./ * /When you go to a new school it… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • the ropes — {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledge of a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world. * /On a newspaper a cub reporter learns his job from an older reporter who knows the ropes./ * /When you go to a new school it… …   Dictionary of American idioms

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  • On the Ropes — This article is about the 1999 film. For the album by Mint Royale, see On the Ropes (album). For the upcoming film, see On the Ropes (2011 film). On the Ropes Directed by Nanette Burstein Brett Morgen Cinematography Brett Morgen …   Wikipedia

  • Against the Ropes — Infobox Film name = Against the Ropes caption = Promotional poster for Against the Ropes director = Charles S. Dutton producer = writer = Cheryl Edwards starring = Meg Ryan Omar Epps Charles S. Dutton Tim Daly Kerry Washington music =… …   Wikipedia

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