on the rocks

Meanings

• Noun

  A cocktail made by serving a spirit, typically whiskey, over ice cubes in a glass.

  - "He ordered a whiskey on the rocks."
  - "I prefer my martini not stirred but on the rocks."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with on the rocks
rocks , docks , locks , clocks

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Variants

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between a rock and a hard place , between the rock and the hard place , on the rocks , rock , rocklike , rocks

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Etymology

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The term 'on the rocks' is believed to have originated from the practice of serving spirits over ice in a glass, with the ice cubes making the drink 'rock' in the glass.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'on the rocks' is also used in gambling to indicate that all the cards have been dealt and no more cards will be drawn.

2. In the 1950s, 'on the rocks' was a popular term for a romantic break-up.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cocktail: A mixed drink consisting of alcohol, usually served with or without non-alcoholic ingredients and often with a specific method of preparation and glassware.

2. Ice: A solid form of water, often used to cool down beverages or food.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'on the rocks' is often used metaphorically to describe a relationship that is experiencing difficulties or has reached a breaking point.

How to Memorize "on the rocks"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glass filled with ice cubes and a spirit poured over it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'on the rocks' with a glass of whiskey or another spirit over ice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Rocks' stands for 'Raise a glass Over Cubed Ice'.

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