on the hip

In a vulnerable position; lacking power. The prosecution really has me on the hip now—I don't think there's any way I'm going to win this case.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Suzan	['su:zæn]
Aengus	-	Irish
Gertie	['gɜ:ti]
Kilikina	-	Hawaiian
Charmion	-	Ancient Greek
Bjarni	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic