On the rocks

Prepositional phrase

Definitions

1.Prepositional phrasePoured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks.

"I'll have a whisky on the rocks."

2.Prepositional phraseIn a bad state; experiencing difficulties or at risk of failing.

"I knew my business was on the rocks, so I started considering going into voluntary bankruptcy.; Joe and Tammy's relationship is on the rocks again."

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