Slang

on the rocks

This page is about the slang term on the rocks

Meaning

facing difficulties, esp. of a relationship or a business

For example

  • Their marriage has been on the rocks for a few months, and now they're thinking of getting divorced.

  • It's such a shame that Barry's business is on the rocks despite all the work he's put into it.

Quick Quiz

If a marriage is on the rocks, it is

a. likely to succeed

b. likely to fail

c. likely to last forever
a) likely to succeed b) likely to fail c) likely to last forever

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Contributor: Matt Errey