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 blowback put Hegseth’s nomination on shaky ground, with some Republican senators appearing to waver, Trump allies expressing doubts and Trump flirting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a backup if Hegseth failed to get confirmed.
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Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Many coordinator candidates might be scared off by a coach seemingly being on shaky ground, but perhaps Mayo could lean into selling Maye to McCown given their relationship.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
But a miss at the Critics Choice nominations could be a sign this bid is built on shaky ground.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
That doomed an agreement that was already on shaky ground.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Many coordinator candidates might be scared off by a coach seemingly being on shaky ground, but perhaps Mayo could lean into selling Maye to McCown given their relationship.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
But a miss at the Critics Choice nominations could be a sign this bid is built on shaky ground.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
That doomed an agreement that was already on shaky ground.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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“On shaky ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20shaky%20ground. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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