His health is like a candle in the wind right now.
candle in the wind
idiomA fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.
With the company losing money every month, the manager knew his job was a candle in the wind.
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.
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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break wind
To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.
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burn the candle at both ends
To work hard night and day; to sleep late and wake up early; to overwork or overexert oneself.
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finger to the wind
An attention to or focus on or awareness of current or prevailing trends, public opinion, or shifting circumstances.
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four sheets to the wind
Extremely drunk.
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get the wind up
To become frightened or disturbed.
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get wind
To be divulged; to become public.
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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