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candle in the wind

idiom
Meaning

A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.


Examples
SIMPLE

His health is like a candle in the wind right now.

CONTEXTUAL

With the company losing money every month, the manager knew his job was a candle in the wind.

COMPLEX

In the face of such overwhelming political opposition, the fragile peace treaty remained a mere candle in the wind, threatening to vanish at any moment.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as the wind blows

    According to any given circumstances.

  2. 02

    break wind

    To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.

  3. 03

    burn the candle at both ends

    To work hard night and day; to sleep late and wake up early; to overwork or overexert oneself.

  4. 04

    finger to the wind

    An attention to or focus on or awareness of current or prevailing trends, public opinion, or shifting circumstances.

  5. 05

    four sheets to the wind

    Extremely drunk.

  6. 06

    get the wind up

    To become frightened or disturbed.

  7. 07

    get wind

    To be divulged; to become public.

  8. 08

    get wind in one's jaws

    To have too much to say; talk too much; run at the mouth; to speak one's mind or voice one's opinion about a matter; blabber

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