Hit the rocks Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɑks
HIT-thuh-ROKS
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒks
HIT-thuh-ROKS
Definition
To suddenly fail or collapse, usually referring to a romantic relationship or a business.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used figuratively. Most common for romantic relationships ('Their marriage hit the rocks'), but also for businesses or projects. Implies a sudden or dramatic failure. Not used for physical accidents.
Spanish: fracasar - estrellarse (relaciones, negocios)Portuguese (BR): fracassar - naufragar (relacionamentos, negócios)Portuguese (PT): falhar - naufragar (relacionamentos, negócios)Chinese (Simplified): 失败（感情、事业）Chinese (Traditional): 失敗（感情、事業）Hindi: बर्बाद हो जाना (रिश्ते, व्यापार)Arabic: انهار - فشل (العلاقات، الأعمال)Bengali: ভেঙে পড়া - ভেস্তে যাওয়াRussian: развалиться - потерпеть крахJapanese: 破綻する - 失敗するVietnamese: đổ vỡ - sụp đổKorean: 결렬되다 - 깨지다Turkish: bozulmak - tamamen bitmekUrdu: ٹوٹ جانا - ناکام ہوناIndonesian: gagal total - kandas
Example Sentences
Their marriage hit the rocks after just two years.
basic
The company hit the rocks and closed last month.
basic
Their friendship hit the rocks after the argument.
basic
Things were great at first, but our relationship quickly hit the rocks.
natural
After losing their main investor, the project hit the rocks.
natural
Everyone thought they were happy together, but their marriage suddenly hit the rocks.
natural