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21 de jul. de 2008 · You've Got Male! by The Ropes released in 2008. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
12 de jun. de 2008 · Here are a few examples of "to have someone on the ropes".----- The challenger has the champ on the ropes. - Though I am usually very strong and healthy, my vigorous schedule of work and study had me on the ropes. - The recession has our company on the ropes.-----To learn more about "on the ropes", visit the following link:
idiom informal. Add to word list. doing badly and likely to fail: I think the business is finally on the ropes. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not achieving wealth, popularity, or success. unsuccessful He tried for years to get his work published before accepting he was a commercially unsuccessful writer.
Meaning: If someone is “ on the ropes ,” it means they are in a desperate or difficult situation. In other words, they are having a tough time. Example: I’ve been sick all week. My main symptoms are coughing, a runny nose, and my appetite is low.
You've Got Mail (stylized as You've Got M@il) is a 1998 romantic comedy featuring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in their third and final screen pairing (after Joe Versus the Volcano and Sleepless in Seattle ). It was directed by Nora Ephron, who co-wrote the screenplay with her sister Delia.
This is an idiom from boxing, alluding to the situation of a losing boxer who is forced back by his opponent against the ropes that mark the sides of the boxing ring. First recorded, in its literal sense, in the early 19th century, the phrase has been in figurative use since at least the 1920s.
Idiom: On the ropes. Meaning: When something or someone is on the ropes, it or they are doing badly and likely to fail. Country: International English | Subject Area: Sport | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used. Contributor: Richard Flynn.
