on the rocks
Poured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinksPoured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks.
Meaning
2 sensesPoured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks.
I'll have a whisky on the rocks.
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со льдомso lʹdom
(figuratively)In a bad state; experiencing difficulties or at risk of failing.
I knew my business was on the rocks, so I started considering going into voluntary bankruptcy.
Joe and Tammy's relationship is on the rocks again.
Translations
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Origin
From the allusion of a ship running aground against rocks and breaking apart. The poured oFrom the allusion of a ship running aground against rocks and breaking apart. The poured over ice sense is due to ice's resemblance to rocks.
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