idiom
Standing on shaky ground
STAN-ding on SHAY-kee GROWND
/ˈstændɪŋ ɒn ˈʃeɪki ɡraʊnd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
standingonshakyground
Dictionary meaning
Holding a position or argument that lacks solid evidence or reliable support; vulnerable to challenge.
Examples
- Without peer-reviewed data, the researcher was standing on shaky ground.
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