on the rocks in Finnish
on the rocks in Finnish is jää, kari, kivi — on the rocks means of a drink, served poured over ice cubes rather than chilled, neat or mixed.
on the rocks in Finnish
jää
Poured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks.
kari
In a bad state; experiencing difficulties or at risk of failing.
kivi
In a bad state; experiencing difficulties or at risk of failing.
What does "on the rocks" mean?
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phrase Of a drink, served poured over ice cubes rather than chilled, neat or mixed.
"I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please."
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phrase Of a relationship, business or plan, in serious trouble and close to failing.
"Their marriage had been on the rocks for years before anyone admitted it."
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on the rocks in a sentence
- I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.
- She drinks her rum on the rocks with a slice of lime.
- Their marriage had been on the rocks for years before anyone admitted it.
- With two clients gone, the agency was on the rocks.
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What is "on the rocks" in Finnish?
"on the rocks" in Finnish is jää, kari, kivi. on the rocks means: Of a drink, served poured over ice cubes rather than chilled, neat or mixed.
How do you use "on the rocks" in a sentence?
Example: "I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please." In Finnish, "on the rocks" is jää, kari, kivi.
Are there other ways to say "on the rocks" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "on the rocks": jää, kari, kivi.
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