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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Radzimierz	rah-JEEM-yesh	Polish (Rare)
Jacquelyn	JAK-ə-lin	English
Zachary	ZAK-ə-ree (English)	English, Biblical
Emily	['eməli]
Albertine	['ælbəti:n]
Fleurette	flə-RET (English)	French (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)