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 British economy was already on shaky ground when Labour took office and has seen little improvement so far.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
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
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
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
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“On shaky ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20shaky%20ground. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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