on the 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 the 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 the beam-ends, or do I still have treatment options available?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Shufen	-	Chinese
Oluchi	-	Western African, Igbo
Bermudo	-	Spanish (Archaic)
Trond	-	Norwegian
Dorcas	['dɔ:kəs]
Diksha	-	Indian, Hindi