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.

Examples of on shaky ground in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But helping the court become a modern, respected institution, where none of the justices’ characters or motivations is questioned, should be a bipartisan goal at a time when the pillars of our democracy are on shaky ground. —

Gabe Roth, Twin Cities, 19 June 2024 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 Apr. 2024 Now, that world of largely unfettered exchange sits on shaky ground. —

Gordon H. Hanson, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023 Senate Banking Committee Chair Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) earlier today called for Gruenberg’s ouster, a signal that his hold was on shaky ground. —

Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for on shaky ground

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