on the rocks

意味

having serious problems and likely to end soon

関係が深刻な問題を抱え、破綻しかけている.

例文

1. 1Their marriage was on the rocks, so they started seeing a counsellor every week.
2. 2Rumours say the couple's relationship is on the rocks after months of arguing.
3. 3Aisha and Tom barely talk any more; I think their relationship is on the rocks.
4. 4Is your marriage really on the rocks, or are you just going through a difficult month?
5. 5By the time their friendship was on the rocks, they only spoke to argue about money.

文法

ふつう be の後に置き、結婚・恋愛・友情について使う。rocks は複数形のまま。