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Definition on the rocks in American English

on the rocks phrase

phrase
1

if a business or relationship is on the rocks, it is having serious difficulties and is likely to fail soon

Example

His marriage is on the rocks.

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2

if an alcoholic drink is served on the rocks, it is served with ice

Example

scotch on the rocks

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Definition on the rocks in American English