on the canvas

prepositional phrase

In a state of being overwhelmed, defeated, or in a challenging situation.

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. idiomaticinformalIn a state of being overwhelmed, defeated, or in a challenging situation.
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APA

on the canvas. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20canvas

MLA

“on the canvas.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20canvas. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on the canvas,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20canvas.

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