on the beam-ends

In a precarious and/or desperate situation. The phrase was originally used to describe the tilted position of a ship before it capsizes. My sister's on the beam-ends now that she's lost her job—I might have to lend her some money so she doesn't lose her house. Tell me the truth, doc—am I on the beam-ends, or do I still have treatment options available?

词组	on the beam-ends
释义	on the beam-ends on the beam-ends In a precarious and/or desperate situation. The phrase was originally used to describe the tilted position of a ship before it capsizes. My sister's on the beam-ends now that she's lost her job—I might have to lend her some money so she doesn't lose her house. Tell me the truth, doc—am I on the beam-ends, or do I still have treatment options available? See also: on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: on (one's) beam-ends on your beam ends a juggling act wouldn't be seen dead at (something) you made your bed, now lie in it be in a sticky situation a sticky situation a/one false move false move carefully
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