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
Sydne	SID-nee	English (Rare)
RadomÍRa	-	Czech
Palmira	-	Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Theodor	-	German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Romanian
SigrÚN	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Hevel	-	Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew