built on sand

Founded or based on something unstable. Likened to building a physical structure on sand, which is not a suitable building surface. A relationship based entirely on physical attraction is built on sand and won't last long.

built on sand

without secure foundations; liable to collapse.

This phrase comes from the biblical parable contrasting the wise man who built his house on rock with the fool who built his on sand (Matthew 7:24–7).

词组	built on sand
释义	built on sand built on sand Founded or based on something unstable. Likened to building a physical structure on sand, which is not a suitable building surface. A relationship based entirely on physical attraction is built on sand and won't last long. See also: built, on, sand Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. built on sand without secure foundations; liable to collapse. This phrase comes from the biblical parable contrasting the wise man who built his house on rock with the fool who built his on sand (Matthew 7:24–7). See also: built, on, sand Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: age out appropriate for at face value leap of faith take a leap of faith take at face value take somebody/something at face value take (someone or something) at face value at face value, take judge on its own merits
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