on the rocks
Meanings
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- Poured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks.
- In a bad state; experiencing difficulties or at risk of failing.
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Etymology
From the allusion of a ship running aground against rocks and breaking apart. The poured over ice sense is due to ice's resemblance to rocks.
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