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on the ropes

Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
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The champ had his opponent on the ropes at the end of the third round and knocked him out in the fourth.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'on the ropes':

on the ropesShowing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
On the RopesOn the verge of collapse, helpless, state of near collapse
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