on the skids
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But with his memory on the skids, how long can that last?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
In short order Jones is bumped off and Redford, full of revenge is on to Chicago to find Newman, a legendary big-time con man currently on the skids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
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
Alan and Heather Kelly's Dundee motorcycle school is on the skids.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2020
The rest of their own boats were still snug on the skids.
From Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story by Springer, Norman
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