on shaky ground
idiom
: weak and likely to break down, collapse, or fail : not strong or well supported
Their marriage is on shaky ground.
His argument/theory rests on shaky ground.
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But those gains are on shaky ground as the Trump administration prepares to take over in January.
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Maya Goldman, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Best ratings can give you insight into whether a company is on shaky ground.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Key Background Trump announced his latest campaign for president nearly two years ago as the GOP’s loyalty to the former president appeared to stand on shaky ground.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
There have been no indications first-year coach Dave Canales is on shaky ground.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Maya Goldman, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Best ratings can give you insight into whether a company is on shaky ground.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Key Background Trump announced his latest campaign for president nearly two years ago as the GOP’s loyalty to the former president appeared to stand on shaky ground.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
There have been no indications first-year coach Dave Canales is on shaky ground.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“On shaky ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20shaky%20ground. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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