What is the meaning of the expressions "on the squids"?

[Squidyy]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #544 "English Slang Idioms (147)", question 4

"No, I am not here with Sarah. Our relationship is ......... the skids and we have parted ways for the time being," Barney told his friend Luke.

(a) under
(b) on
(c) away from
(d) scratching

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #544 "English Slang Idioms (147)", answer 4

"No, I am not here with Sarah. Our relationship is on the skids and we have parted ways for the time being," Barney told his friend Luke.

Correct answer: (b) on
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What is the meaning of the expressions "on the squids"?

[Linda]

Hello,
I think you mean "on the skids."
If someone or something is on the skids, he/she/it is in trouble or not doing well or broken/decline etc.
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