rope of sand



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.
See also: of, rope, sand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Marino-Italian, Spanish
ZİYa-Turkish
Frige-Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Frode-Danish, Norwegian
Theofanis-Greek
Giovannajo-VAHN-nahItalian