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Inglés (UK)
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¿Qué significa like a boxer on the ropes ?
¿Qué significa like a boxer on the ropes ?
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It comes from the idea of a boxer who has been knocked down and has to use the ropes surrounding the ring (the arena) to get back up or stay up.
It is usually used figuratively and shortened to "on the ropes" and means something has suffered a serious loss and is unlikely to be able to continue.
After the fire destroyed their offices, the business is really on the ropes.
They're on the ropes so I doubt you'll get your money back.
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