Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

on-the-skids

phrase

/ɒn ðə skɪdz/

Definition

In a state of decline or failure.

Examples

After years of poor management, the company found itself on the skids.
Following the scandal, his career was on the skids and he struggled to find work.

Meaning

When someone or something is described as being ‘on the skids’, it means they are experiencing a significant downward trend, often in terms of success, stability, or health.