on shaky ground

phrase

: 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

In an environment where brand trust is on shaky ground, maintaining consistency, security and compliance across every customer touchpoint matters more than ever. — Sharat Potharaju, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Schwartz’s nomination appeared to be on shaky ground after a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee last month. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Schwartz appeared to be on shaky ground after a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee this month. — CBS News, 30 July 2026

For all the progress Masino, 55, had logged in recent quarters, Cracker Barrel remains on shaky ground. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for on shaky ground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground