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Auf Sand gebaut sein

In German

Auf Sand gebaut sein

Auf ZANT ge-BAUT zayn
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๐Ÿ“– Literal Translation
To be built on sand
๐Ÿ’ก Meaning
To be based on an unstable or unreliable foundation; to be precarious.
๐ŸŒ Equivalent:"To be built on sand"
๐Ÿ“œ Origin:This idiom originates from the Bible, specifically from Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders (Matthew 7:24-27), where building a house on rock is contrasted with building on sand.

Example Sentences

1

Seine Theorie ist auf Sand gebaut und wird keinen Bestand haben.

His theory is built on sand and won't last.

2

Eine Beziehung, die auf Lรผgen aufgebaut ist, ist auf Sand gebaut.

A relationship built on lies is built on sand.

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