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Idiom: Candle In The Wind

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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.

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