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 bill had suffered several significant setbacks in the days and hours before coming to the floor, at times appearing to be on shaky ground. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 29 June 2025 Quick look at Tuesday's news: A ceasefire proclaimed by President Donald Trump between Israel and Iran was on shaky ground Tuesday. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 June 2025 By acting like a customer, building your network, and making wise decisions about tradeoffs, recent graduates can start their careers on the best foot possible—even if the labor market is on shaky ground. Michael B. Horn, Time, 24 June 2025 But the truce appeared to be on shaky ground Tuesday, with Trump accusing both countries of violating the agreement — and many airlines have halted select routes through the middle of the week, citing safety concerns. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 24 June 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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