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I think it was lucky that during most of the work on the Odyssey I lived on Homer's sea in houses that were, in one case, shaken by the impact of the Mediterranean winter storms on the rocks below.
Robert Fitzgerald

Meaning of "on the rocks" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON THE ROCKS

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WHAT DOES ON THE ROCKS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

On the rocks

On the rocks may refer to: ▪ "On the rocks," a phrase describing an alcoholic drink served over ice cubes...

Definition of on the rocks in the English dictionary

The definition of on the rocks in the dictionary is in a state of ruin or destitution. Other definition of on the rocks is served with ice.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON THE ROCKS

on the port bow
on the prowl
on the q.t.
on the qui vive
on the quiet
on the rampage
on the razzle
on the rebound
on the right foot
on the road
on the ropes
on the run
on the safe side
on the same page
on the scrapheap
on the shelf
on the side
on the skids
on the skite
on the slate

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON THE ROCKS

backblocks
badderlocks
ballocks
bobby socks
bollocks
boondocks
buttocks
cyclical stocks
docks
dreadlocks
goldilocks
locks
mocks
on the stocks
pop socks
rocks
stocks
the bollocks
the boondocks
to be on the rocks

Synonyms and antonyms of on the rocks in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ON THE ROCKS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «on the rocks» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of on the rocks

Translation of «on the rocks» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON THE ROCKS

Find out the translation of on the rocks to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on the rocks from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on the rocks» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在岩石上
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

con hielo
570 millions of speakers

English

on the rocks
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चट्टानों पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على الصخور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на скалах
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

com gelo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাথরের ওপর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

avec des glaçons
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

di atas batu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mit Eiswürfeln / in Geldnot
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オンザロックで
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바위에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing watu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên đá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாறைகள் மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खडकावर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kayaların üstünde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

con ghiaccio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na skałach
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на скелях
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe stanci
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στα βράχια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die rotse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på klipporna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på steinene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on the rocks

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE ROCKS»

The term «on the rocks» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.503 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON THE ROCKS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «on the rocks» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «on the rocks» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on the rocks

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QUOTES WITH «ON THE ROCKS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on the rocks.
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Robert Fitzgerald
I think it was lucky that during most of the work on the Odyssey I lived on Homer's sea in houses that were, in one case, shaken by the impact of the Mediterranean winter storms on the rocks below.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE ROCKS»

Discover the use of on the rocks in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on the rocks and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Murder on the Rocks
Now the police and much of the town think she's guilty. Can Natalie track down the true killer before she's hauled off to jail...or becomes the next victim? Murder on the Rocks is an Agatha Award nominee.
Karen MacInerney, 2010
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God on the Rocks
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Jane Gardam, 2010
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On the Rocks: Marriage and Margaritas
On the Rocks is the story of my journey through the death of my marriage, and the days, weeks and years that led up to to the hot summer day when my husband announced that he wanted a divorce.
Erika Daniels, 2012
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Love on the Rocks: Men, Women, and Alcohol in Post-World War ...
A cultural history of drinking and alcoholism from Prohibition to the mid-1960s, focusing on how gender norms and ideologies of marriage shaped Americans' views and experiences of drinking.
Lori Rotskoff, 2002
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Women on the Rocks: A Tale of Two Convicts
The two friends' destines entwine through England, New Zealand and Australia over two decades, bringing them fortune, love and loss. Women on the Rocks celebrates the power of friendship and the indomitable strength of the human spirit.
Kristin Williamson, 2004
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On the rocks
This new play by Amy Rosenthal, was commissioned by the Hampstead Theatre, London.
Amy Rosenthal, 2009
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Scot On The Rocks
When her ex-boyfriend, Trip, gets engaged to Hollywood's latest It Girl, Manhattan attorney Brooke Miller plans to attend the wedding.
Brenda Janowitz, 2007
8
Girl on the Rocks: A Woman's Guide to Climbing with ...
The numerous photos in this full-color guide do wonders to clearly explain the various techniques, equipment, and styles of climbing for women.
Katie Brown, 2008
9
Dorothy on the Rocks
Regrettably, that role is currently Dorothy in the Little Britches Theater Company's production of The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy on the Rocks is the story of a funny, lovable, totally self-destructive woman who, after a night of one-drink-too ...
Barbara Suter, 2008
10
Golf on the Rocks
This is golf in the raw - a million miles from St Andrews. It is a life-affirming tale of remembrance and discovery. It's about having a laugh and holding on to what's dear. And it's about a putter with magical properties.
Gary Sutherland, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE ROCKS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on the rocks is used in the context of the following news items.
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Yoga on the Rocks starts this weekend
KUSA - Yoga on the Rocks kicks off Saturday morning at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Corepower Yoga is leading classes at the park for ... «9NEWS.com, Jul 15»
2
'Art on the Rocks' to showcase hundreds of artists
The 57th year of 'Art on the Rocks' will be held at Marquette's Lower Harbor Park this weekend. It showcases many local artists and other artists ... «UPMatters.com, Jul 15»
3
Kate Moss and Jamie Hince's marriage on the rocks
The couple tied the knot in the summer of 2011, but after months of speculation that their relationship was on the rocks the pair are said to have ... «IBNLive, Jul 15»
4
National Tequila Day is reason enough for break out the good …
A cool, refreshing margarita served on the rocks is one of the best ways I know of to celebrate National Tequila Day in grand style. (File photo). «AL.com, Jul 15»
5
(W)Archives: Beating the Spies
Mark Stout is a Senior Editor at War on the Rocks. He is the Director of the MA Program in Global Security Studies and the Graduate Certificate ... «War on the Rocks, Jul 15»
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Nelson hospitality chain on the rocks
Nelson hospitality company 623 On the Rocks has gone into liquidation, while its inner city counterpart 623 in the City is in voluntary ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
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Almost 200 artists coming to 57th annual Art on the Rocks
The 57th annual Art on the Rocks features the work of almost 200 artists and attracts thousands of people to Lower Harbor Park every year. «UpperMichigansSource.com, Jul 15»
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Coffee lovers will flock to The Rocks on Sunday for the annual …
CAFFEINE fanatics will converge on The Rocks this weekend for one of the precinct's most popular annual events, the Aroma Festival. «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Fishing vessel strikes Sheboygan pier and beaches on the rocks
The boat is beached on the rocks adjoining the pier. The operator and passengers suffered minor injuries. They were transported by ... «WDJT, Jul 15»
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Photos: YK Fashion - Style on the Rocks
EDGE: Are you going to wear this to next year's Folk on the Rocks or are you going to change it up? MW: We do have some ivory-white ... «Edge, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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