a rope of sand

rope of sand

Something that is not as strong or stable as it seems. Yes, you're a fool to trust him, and this allegiance will soon prove to be a rope of sand. I thought I finally had a strong bond with my mother, but it was just a rope of sand—she's left us once again.

a rope of sand

used in allusion to something that provides only illusory security or coherence. literary

词组	a rope of sand
释义	a rope of sand rope of sand Something that is not as strong or stable as it seems. Yes, you're a fool to trust him, and this allegiance will soon prove to be a rope of sand. I thought I finally had a strong bond with my mother, but it was just a rope of sand—she's left us once again. See also: of, rope, sand Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a rope of sand used in allusion to something that provides only illusory security or coherence. literary See also: of, rope, sand Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: rope of sand bow to (someone or something) any fool can/could... any fool could (do something) fool any fule kno bow before bow before (someone) bow down before (someone) a wise man of Gotham
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