HyperDic: house_of_cards

English > 2 senses of the expression house of cards:
NOUNcognitionhouse of cards, bubblea speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control
artifacthouse of cards, cardhouse, card-house, cardcastlean unstable construction with playing cards
English > house of cards: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control.
Example"his proposal was nothing but a house of cards"
Synonymbubble
Broaderscheme, strategyAn elaborate and systematic plan of action
English > house of cards: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn unstable construction with playing cards.
Synonymscardhouse, card-house, cardcastle
Broaderstructure, constructionA thing constructed
Spanishcardcastle, cardhouse, casa de naipes, castillo de naipes
Catalancardcastle, cardhouse

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