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.

a rope of sand

used in allusion to something that provides only illusory security or coherence. literary

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rope of sand
bow to (someone or something)
any fool can/could...
any fool could (do something)
fool
any fule kno
bow before
bow before (someone)
bow down before (someone)
a wise man of Gotham

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