on shaky ground meaning
[American slang]
Fig. [of an idea or proposal] on an unstable or questionable foundation; [of an idea or proposal] founded on a risky premise.
When you suggest that we are to blame, you are on shaky ground. There is no evidence that we are at fault.
The case for relying solely on nuclear energy seems to be on dangerous ground.
Fig. [of an idea or proposal] on an unstable or questionable foundation; [of an idea or proposal] founded on a risky premise.
When you suggest that we are to blame, you are on shaky ground. There is no evidence that we are at fault.
The case for relying solely on nuclear energy seems to be on dangerous ground.
- shaky: Adjective: shaky ( ...
- ground: Noun: ground ...
- into the ground: To the point of ex ...
Examples
More: Next- their marriage has been on shaky ground.
- and we're kind of on shaky ground
- and we're kind of on shaky ground
- if you doubt yourself, then indeed you stand on shaky ground
- if you doubt yourself, then indeed you stand on shaky ground
