Meanings
How to pronounce "candle in the wind":
AU
A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.
Example Sentences
1
Her dreams of becoming a famous actress were like a candle in the wind, easily extinguished.
2
The fragile relationship between the two countries is like a candle in the wind, constantly at risk of breaking apart.
3
His determination to succeed was like a candle in the wind, flickering with every setback.
4
The politician's popularity was like a candle in the wind, quickly fading after a scandal.
5
I feel like a candle in the wind, constantly being pulled in different directions by life's challenges.