on the rocks

Nghĩa

having serious problems and likely to end soon

Gặp trục trặc nghiêm trọng, có thể sớm tan vỡ.

Ví dụ

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.

Ngữ pháp

Thường dùng sau be, nói về hôn nhân, tình yêu hay tình bạn. rocks luôn ở số nhiều.