on the rocks

phrase

1

: in or into a state of destruction or wreckage

their marriage is on the rocks

2

: on ice cubes

bourbon on the rocks

Examples of on the rocks in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Birds and other pollinators, like bees and butterflies, will appreciate the opportunity to pollinate nearby or the chance to rest on the rocks. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

By 1810, relations between France and Russia were on the rocks, and Europe was hopping toward yet another war. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Carbon on the rocks The detection of Bright Angel carbon came from SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman and Luminescence for Organics and Chemicals), a UV Raman spectrometer fitted on Perseverance’s robotic arm. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026

The sun shines on the rocks, which heats them and warms nearby waters. — Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for on the rocks

• aftershocks
• chatterbox
• chickenpox
• equinox
• firebox
• goldilocks
• hollyhocks
• interlocks
• orthodox
• paradox
• tomahawks
• balks