on one's beam ends in English

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Etymology: By analogy with a capsizing ship; see usage note at beam-ends. Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on one's beam ends, {{en-prep phrase}} on one's beam ends

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        "In a parlous or destitute state."
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        "(UK, dated) In a parlous or destitute state."
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  "word": "on one's beam ends"
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  "etymology_text": "By analogy with a capsizing ship; see usage note at beam-ends.",
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        "In a parlous or destitute state."
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"on one's beam ends" meaning in English

Prepositional phrase