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house of cards
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an unstable construction with playing cards
1.1
a situation, plan, system, etc. that is not stable enough to continue succeeding and can easily fail or get out of control
Example
The political stability of the nation was teetering on the edge, resembling a house of cards as protests and dissent grew stronger.
Their financial success was like a house of cards, relying on unsustainable investments and shaky business practices.
The peace agreement in the region was fragile, like a house of cards, and the slightest political unrest could lead to its collapse.
Their relationship was built on lies and deceit, resembling a house of cards waiting to crumble under the weight of the truth.
The company's growth strategy seemed like a house of cards, lacking a solid foundation and depending on unrealistic expectations.
