build on sand

build (something) on sand

To create, provide, or use an unstable or impermanent foundation for something, such as a building, business, or relationship. It is taken from a parable in the Bible (Matthew 7:24–27 and Luke 6:46–49) in which Jesus warns that those who do not follow Him build their lives as houses on sand, liable to be washed away by the elements. In hindsight, I guess our relationship was kind of built on sand, since we didn't really have much in common to begin with. Without proper financing, you'll end up building your business on sand!See also: build, on, sand

build on sand

Use an unstable foundation, as in If you buy nothing but high-risk stocks, your portfolio will be built on sand. This metaphor appears in the New Testament, where Jesus likens those who do not heed his sayings to a foolish man who builds his house on sand, which then is washed away by rain, flood, and wind (Matthew 7:24-27). [c. 1600] See also: build, on, sand

build on sand

To provide with an unstable foundation: Having bought only high-risk stocks, my portfolio was built on sand.See also: build, on, sand

单词	build on sand
释义	DictionarySeebuild build on sand build (something) on sand To create, provide, or use an unstable or impermanent foundation for something, such as a building, business, or relationship. It is taken from a parable in the Bible (Matthew 7:24–27 and Luke 6:46–49) in which Jesus warns that those who do not follow Him build their lives as houses on sand, liable to be washed away by the elements. In hindsight, I guess our relationship was kind of built on sand, since we didn't really have much in common to begin with. Without proper financing, you'll end up building your business on sand!See also: build, on, sand build on sand Use an unstable foundation, as in If you buy nothing but high-risk stocks, your portfolio will be built on sand. This metaphor appears in the New Testament, where Jesus likens those who do not heed his sayings to a foolish man who builds his house on sand, which then is washed away by rain, flood, and wind (Matthew 7:24-27). [c. 1600] See also: build, on, sand build on sand To provide with an unstable foundation: Having bought only high-risk stocks, my portfolio was built on sand.See also: build, on, sand
随便看	accountants global network accountants group in germany accountantship accountants in charge accountant's index accountants index accountants' index accountants international study group accountantskantoor mooibroek accountant's liability accountants liability insurance accountant's magazine accountant's magazine, the accountant's opinion accountant's opinions accountants professional liability accountants professional liability insurance accountant's responsibility accountatn general account authority digital signature account balance account balance management function account balance plan account balance plans account balances