Estribo (en. Stirrup)

/es'tɾi.βo/

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: To have an opportunity to advance in a situation.
Slang Example: He is in the stirrup to get a promotion at his job.
Está en el estribo para conseguir el ascenso en su trabajo.
Slang Meaning: To be on the brink of collapse or danger.
Slang Example: The company is in a financial stirrup.
La empresa está en el estribo financiero.