How to Pronounce "on shaky ground"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈʃeɪki/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
ON SHAY-kee GROWND
ˈɒn/ /ʃˈeɪki/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
on SHAY-kee GROWND
Definition
In a weak, uncertain, or risky situation, often with the possibility of failure or problems ahead.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈʃeɪki/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
ˈɒn/ /ʃˈeɪki/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON SHAY-kee GROWND
UK
on SHAY-kee GROWND
Listen in Context
The company is on shaky ground after losing its biggest client.
His explanation was on shaky ground and nobody believed him.
The project is on shaky ground because of budget cuts.
After last week's argument, their friendship is on shaky ground.