to be/ to put on the ropes
DEFINITION
boxing
forced against the ropes by the opponent's attack.
in state of near collapse or defeat:
"behind the apparent success the company was on the ropes"
The centrist rebellion has put Jordan's candidacy on the ropes, and his allies are scrambling after their conservative media pressure campaign backfired with many members, and he must show significant progress Wednesday morning to remain viable.
on the ropes
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