on the hip

on the hip

In a vulnerable position; lacking power. The prosecution really has me on the hip now—I don't think there's any way I'm going to win this case.
See also: hip, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • in the hole
  • in the hole for (something)
  • not able
  • knickers
  • all fur coat and no knickers
  • fur
  • brawn
  • all brawn and no brain
  • not have two (something) to rub together
  • in the (something) stakes