on the rocks

Значение

having serious problems and likely to end soon

На грани распада.

Примеры

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.

Грамматика

Обычно после be, о браке, отношениях или дружбе. rocks остаётся во множественном числе.