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.
- 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