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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Nissan Nissan is currently on shaky ground, with sales slumping through 2024 and cash flow slowing to a trickle.
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New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
Stevenson’s standing with the team could be on shaky ground under a new coaching staff.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
This is another comedy that started off on shaky ground but became one of the best ensemble comedies after about a year or two.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Technical indicators support Wilson’s argument that this rally may be on shaky ground.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
Stevenson’s standing with the team could be on shaky ground under a new coaching staff.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
This is another comedy that started off on shaky ground but became one of the best ensemble comedies after about a year or two.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Technical indicators support Wilson’s argument that this rally may be on shaky ground.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on shaky ground
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“On shaky ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20shaky%20ground. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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