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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The fact is, anonymity in donor conception has been on shaky ground for a while.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
But Won’t Count Toward Student Loan Forgiveness Meanwhile, another key pillar of the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness and relief efforts is on shaky ground.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Lisa and Angie are already on shaky ground, and the rumors about Shawn’s sexuality have already caused so much damage to Angie.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
Johnson’s future as Speaker has been on shaky ground following GOP infighting earlier this month as Congress raced to pass a government funding bill and avoid a shutdown.
—Emily Martin, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
But Won’t Count Toward Student Loan Forgiveness Meanwhile, another key pillar of the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness and relief efforts is on shaky ground.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Lisa and Angie are already on shaky ground, and the rumors about Shawn’s sexuality have already caused so much damage to Angie.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025
Johnson’s future as Speaker has been on shaky ground following GOP infighting earlier this month as Congress raced to pass a government funding bill and avoid a shutdown.
—Emily Martin, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024
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“On shaky ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20shaky%20ground. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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