house of cards

house of cards {n. phr.}

Something badly put together and easily knocked down; a poorly founded plan, hope, or action.

John's business fell apart like a house of cards.

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[card] See: [CREDIT CARD], [FLASH CARD], [HOUSE OF CARDS], [IN THE CARDS] or [ON THE CARDS], [LAY ONE'S CARDS ON THE TABLE], [PLAY ONE'S CARDS RIGHT], [PUT ONE'S CARDS ON […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the cards

[in the cards] also [on the cards] {adj. phr.}, {informal} To be expected; likely to happen; foreseeable; predictable. * /It was in the cards for the son to succeed his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lay one's cards on the table

[lay one's cards on the table] or [lay down one's cards] or [put one's cards on the table] {v. phr.}, {informal} To let someone know your position and interest openly; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

play one's cards right

[play one's cards right] or [play one's cards well] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful; act cleverly; make the best use of your […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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