After losing three games in a row, the team was on the ropes
The company is on the ropes financially, and might have to close down
He was exhausted, his boxing opponent had him on the ropes
With the deadline approaching and the project unfinished, we were on the ropes
The small business was on the ropes during the economic recession
After a series of bad investments, his portfolio was on the ropes
She felt completely on the ropes, unable to make a decision
The old theater was on the ropes and desperately needed renovations
The opposition party is on the ropes after the recent scandal
If we don't get more funding soon, our research project will be on the ropes
This project is really on the ropes, we need a new plan.
I agree, the current strategy is not working at all.
Let's brainstorm some fresh ideas before it's too late.
The struggling company is on the ropes
The company is in serious financial trouble
Their business is failing badly