on the rocks

Signification (Anglais)

1. Poured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks.
2. In a bad state; experiencing difficulties or at risk of failing.

Concepts

avec des glaçons

sur les écueils

Synonymes

collapse

Traductions

mit Eiswürfeln

kaputt

pleite

gescheitert

in die Brüche gegangen

in Geldnot

aufgelaufen

on the rocks

Étymologie (Anglais)

From 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.