on the ropes in Irish
on the ropes in Irish
ar na rópaí
(boxing, professional wrestling) Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse.
ar an dé deiridh
(figuratively, by extension) Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
in ísle brí
(figuratively, by extension) Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
streachailt
(figuratively, by extension) Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.