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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › on-the-ropesON THE ROPES | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   doing badly and likely to fail: I think the business is finally on the ropes. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not achieving wealth, popularity, or success. unsuccessful He tried for years to get his work published before accepting he was a commercially unsuccessful writer. failed She was a failed singer.

2. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › on-the-ropesON THE ROPES definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · If you say that someone is on the ropes, you mean that they are very near to giving up or being defeated. The army claims the rebels are on the ropes. See full dictionary entry for rope

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   What does it mean if a person was roped in?

   • He had rope in the stores, two-inch nylon that they could run the length of the big rooms. He stood at the corner of the deckhouse, a coiled rope in one hand, and said nothing. If you say that you were roped in to do a particular task, you mean that someone persuaded you to help them do that task. Visitors were roped in to help pick tomatoes.

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   What is laid rope?

   • Laid rope, as opposed to braid rope, is made traditionally by twisting three or more strands of twisted fibre together. You'll find polypropylene rope like this one rather stiff, and it doesn't hold a knot very well, so it's a real benefit to learn how to braid it and then it becomes quite versatile and can be used any number of different ways.

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4. www.dictionary.com › browse › on--the--ropesON THE ROPES Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   On the verge of defeat or collapse, helpless, as in They acknowledged that their campaign was on the ropes, and they could not possibly win the election . This expression, alluding to a boxer forced back to the ropes of the ring and leaning against them for support, has been used figuratively since the mid-1900s.

5. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › on+the+ropesOn the ropes - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   1. In boxing, pinned against the ropes enclosing the boxing ring by one's opponent (a vulnerable position). The famed boxer was very boastful ahead of the exhibition match, but he spent nearly the whole fight on the ropes. 2. By extension, close to defeat or ruin.

6. knowyourphrase.com › on-the-ropesOn The Ropes - Meaning, Origin | Know Your Phrase

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   If someone is “on the ropes,” it means they are in a desperate or difficult situation. In other words, they are having a tough time. Example: I’ve been sick all week. My main symptoms are coughing, a runny nose, and my appetite is low. I guess you could say that my health has been on the ropes lately, but I am finally starting to feel ...

7. grammarist.com › idiom › on-the-ropesOn the Ropes – Expressing Helplessness or Instigating Fight Back

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   On the ropes is an idiom that means being in a tough situation, usually with no evident way out. It conveys a sense of vulnerability and difficulty, requiring resilience and creative solutions for overcoming challenges.

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9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › on-the-ropesDefinition of 'on the ropes' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   May 14, 2017 · in a desperate or hopeless position; close to defeat or failure. By repeatedly undercutting his prices, his competitors soon had him on the ropes. See full dictionary entry for rope. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.