house of cards
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Определение и значение слова «house of cards» на английском языке

house of cards
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an unstable construction with playing cards 

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слабой структуры

a situation, plan, system, etc. that is not stable enough to continue succeeding and can easily fail or get out of control 
Примеры
Their financial success was like a house of cards, relying on unsustainable investments and shaky business practices. 
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