on (one's) beam-ends

In a precarious and/or desperate situation. The phrase was originally used to describe the tilted position of a ship before it capsizes. My sister's on her beam-ends now that she's lost her job—I might have to lend her some money so she doesn't lose her house. Tell me the truth, doc—am I on my beam-ends, or do I still have treatment options available?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
TÕNis	-	Estonian
Wibowo	-	Indonesian, Javanese
FÉLicitÉ	-	French
NapolÉOn	-	French (Rare)
Abd Al-Latif	-	Arabic
Ebony	EB-ə-nee	English