on the rocks

To put ice in one's beverage, used mostly with drinks containing liquor.

by Mercy Fucking Bell August 24, 2004

1. in a ruined condition

2. poured over ice(usually said of alcoholic beverages)

The global economy may be on the rocks, but that does not seem to have stopped anyone from enjoying a scotch on the rocks.

Describing a drink, usually containing alcohol, with ice in it.

I'll have a vodka on the rocks.

by Heart Arcade August 8, 2005

poured over ice (usually said of liquor)

by Light Joker October 21, 2005

I'm not sure how that guy is supposed to be served..
But I sure like Vodka "on the rocks" better.

by Altti Kuronen February 9, 2008

When a marriage is going to run aground like a boat on a foggy reef..

Shaz's marriage was on the rocks due to her insensitivity to her husbands foot odor and halitosis.

by Blue Cawdrey November 23, 2004

A great acappella group from the University of Oregon comprised of 9 great musicians. They are awesome.

Dude I went and saw On The Rocks in concert last night and it was awesome.

by EliteDemon December 3, 2004