on shaky ground
US /ɑn ˈʃeɪki ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɑn ˈʃeɪki ɡraʊnd/
1.
站不住脚, 岌岌可危
in an uncertain or unstable position; likely to fail or be challenged
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His argument was on shaky ground because he lacked sufficient evidence.
他的论点站不住脚，因为他缺乏足够的证据。
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After the scandal, the company's reputation was on shaky ground.
丑闻之后，公司的声誉岌岌可危。