on the skids
Example Sentences
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But with his memory on the skids, how long can that last?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
The infringements were small - between 0.07mm and 0.12mm on the skids on Norris' car and between 0.04mm and 0.26mm on Piastri's.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025
Musk’s stated rationale for putting the deal on the skids, to whatever extent he can do that, is equally farcical.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2022
Before becoming prime minister in 2019, he held a variety of offices — mayor of London and British foreign secretary among them — but repeatedly found himself on the skids after gaffes and political mistakes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2022
By the aid of the derrick, which was provided with a rude windlass, constructed by Ethan, the stone post was hoisted up, and then dropped down on the skids.
From Haste and Waste; Or, the Young Pilot of Lake Champlain. a Story for Young People by Optic, Oliver
