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

And by the next election cycle, the three politicians who most relished surfing that anti-immigrant wave had crashed on the rocks and landed out of office. — Michael Kiefer, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

How decadent to have a vermouth on the rocks and sweet treats — affogato, flan, a silky strawberry panna cotta — under the half moon slung low in the sky. — Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Douglas was married at the time, though described his relationship with Luker as on the rocks. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Sip one on the rocks during apéro while the sun sets, or have one with lunch or dinner on the deck or inside if the area’s famous mistral winds are blowin’ up your spot. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the rocks

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