How to Pronounce "build on sand"
expression
ˈbɪɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈsænd
BILD-on-SAND
bˈɪld/ /ˈɒn/ /sˈænd
BILD-on-SAND
Definition
To create or start something (like a plan, project, or relationship) without a strong or reliable foundation, so it is likely to fail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈsænd
British English
bˈɪld/ /ˈɒn/ /sˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BILD-on-SAND
UK
BILD-on-SAND
Listen in Context
If you do not study, your success will build on sand.
The company failed because their plans were built on sand.
A friendship without trust is built on sand.
They tried to launch a startup, but it was all built on sand and collapsed quickly.