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Dear everyone. What does "on the ropes" mean here? FT: Ukraine 2-1 North Macedonia A hopeful long ball comes to nothing, and time is up! Ukraine were on the ropes, but they have held on.
Posted : 21/06/2021 2:53 pm
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Hello Hyuna,
The phrase 'on the ropes' is a boxing term and in that sport it means a fighter is under pressure. So, in football if a team is on the ropes it means they are under real pressure as the opposition is continually pushing for a goal.
Damian
Posted : 21/06/2021 9:59 pm
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