Meaning Of The Word House of cards

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What's The Definition Of House of cards?

house of cards
any flimsy structure, plan, etc.
If you say that a system, organization, or plan is a house of cards, you mean that it is likely to fail or collapse.
noun: a structure or plan that is insubstantial and subject to imminent collapse, as a structure made by balancing playing cards against each other
noun: a tiered structure created by balancing playing cards on their edges

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