on slippery ground
Example Sentences
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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 rough-shod foot treads most firmly on slippery ground," thought I; so I began: "Mademoiselle Henri has left your establishment—been dismissed, I presume?"
From The Professor by Brontë, Charlotte
"And have always found you on slippery ground."
From The Sowers by Merriman, Henry Seton
M. le Prefet de Police is on slippery ground; he has enemies.
From Father Goriot by Marriage, Ellen
In her walk through life she had jostled mostly villains; and a villain is no very dangerous foe, for he fights on slippery ground.
From The Sowers by Merriman, Henry Seton
