house of cards

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A literal, unstable structure built from playing cards : A fragile construction made by balancing playing cards against each other, easily collapsed. 2. A plan, organization, or situation that is insubstantial, risky, and destined to fail : A speculative scheme or system that depends on unstable factors beyond the planner's control; something with a weak foundation that is...