on the ropes
US /ɑn ðə roʊps/
UK /ɑn ðə roʊps/
1.
궁지에 몰린, 패배 직전의, 위기에 처한
in a very bad situation or close to defeat
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After several bad quarters, the company was on the ropes.
몇 분기 동안 실적이 좋지 않아 회사는 궁지에 몰렸다.
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The boxer was on the ropes in the final round, barely able to stand.
권투 선수는 마지막 라운드에서 궁지에 몰려 겨우 서 있었다.