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Definition on the rocks in British 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 was known to be on the rocks.

Synonyms and related words
hopeless unworkable unpromising
2

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

Example

scotch on the rocks

Synonyms and related words
alcoholic black carbonated
Definition on the rocks in British English