English-Finnish translations for on the ropes

• pulassa

Definition of on the ropes

• Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse
• Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse

Examples

• The champ had his opponent on the ropes at the end of the third round and knocked him out in the fourth
• After a good start in the stock market, this company seems to be on the ropes

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