rocky

rocky road (to something)

The difficult, troubled, or uneven journey or development (to some status, position, or result). In the interview, she discusses her childhood, her inspirations, and the rocky road to presidency. The film's rocky road leading to its release has been the subject of much speculation and concern from fans.
See also: road, rocky

walk on rocky socks

slang To be unable to walk steadily or in a straight line due to being drunk. The driver got out and walked on rocky socks, so the officer hauled him into the station. She seemed pretty sober during dinner, but then she stood up and started walking on rocky socks.
See also: on, rocky, sock, walk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

rocky road

a difficult period of time. Bob's been going down quite a rocky road since his divorce.
See also: road, rocky
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

the rocky road to —

a difficult progression to something.
2001 Star So far A1 haven't put a foot wrong on the rocky road to superstardom.
See also: road, rocky
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

walking on rocky socks

mod. alcohol intoxicated. He looks like he’s walking on rocky socks.
See also: on, rocky, sock, walking
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • rocky road
  • rocky road (to something)
  • the rocky road to
  • childhood
  • childhood friend
  • bump along
  • awkward age
  • plow up
  • plow up (something)
  • given half a/the chance
References in periodicals archive
He wrote and starred in Rocky - it made PS200million at the box office in 1976 and won Oscars for Best Picture and Director.
He later changed his name to Rocky Marciano because it was easier to pronounce during matches, but he was also known by nicknames like the Brockton Bomber and the Brockton Blockbuster.
V is also the first film in the series in which Rocky's real name, Robert, is mentioned.
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As he changed, Fury revealed he had been donning stars and stripes boxers replicating those worn by Rocky Balboa in the Rocky IV film.
The critical and commercial success of "Creed," which reinvigorated the "Rocky" franchise, meant a lot of people who watched the Michael B.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" doesn't have much to do with Halloween, but it's weird, fun and involves wacky costumes, so it's no surprise that it's a favorite around this time of year.
The 71-year-old Stallone has played the underdog boxing champ in seven "Rocky" films since 1976 and is currently in the City of Brotherly Love making the sequel to the 2015 hit "Creed."
Best View: Lakeside Restaurant Best Place to People Watch: On The Rocks Best Outdoor Dining: Signatures Bar & Grill Best Place for Cocktails: On The Rocks Best After Hours Spot: A Little Munch Rocky Gap Casino Resort has three award-winning restaurants, 198 hotel rooms and suites and the property includes the championship caliber Rocky Gap Golf Course, the only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Maryland, and the Spa at Rocky Gap.
Gaya: A Gaya court on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to suspended Janata Dal(United) MLC Manorama Devi's son Rakesh Kumar Ranjan alias Rocky Yadav and two others for the murder of teenager Aditya Sachdeva in an incident of road rage over a year ago.
Gaya (Bihar) [India], August 31 ( ANI ): The Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ), Sachchidanand Singh, is scheduled to deliver the judgement in the Gaya road rage case, in which suspended Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) leader Manorama Devi's son Rocky Yadav was involved, today.
Now the relieved owner has used social media to thank the vets who nursed Rocky back to full health.
Residents in neighborhoods adjacent to Rocky Flats have always been worried about health and environmental effects of contamination produced by the site, especially for long term illness such as cancer.
For Sylvester Stallone, the overmatched underdog's fight was a moment of needed inspiration while writing the script for 'Rocky.'