on slippery ground
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The prevailing mood suggests that both parties may be on slippery ground in a country frayed by the ravages of terrorism.
From Time Magazine Archive
The judge, the jury, and all the by-standers in court, it must be confessed, shared the opinion of Hickory—Mr. Orcutt was standing on slippery ground.
From Hand and Ring by Anna Katharine Green
"And have always found you on slippery ground."
From The Sowers by Henry Seton Merriman
They stand on slippery ground, 220 How pitiable their lot! how miserable!
From Vondel's Lucifer by Joost van den Vondel
Bethink, Sir Knight, that you stand on slippery ground, and will act most wisely in reconciling yourself to be a prisoner in this place until the Abbot shall decide the matter.
From The Monastery by Sir Walter Scott
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