Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shifting-sands
noun
/ˈʃɪftɪŋ sændz/
Definition
Shifting sands refers to loose, mobile sand that continually changes its shape, often found in deserts or along beaches.
Examples
- The desert’s shifting sands made it difficult for travelers to find their way.
- He felt like he was on shifting sands during the negotiation, as the terms were changing rapidly.
- Walking through the beach, she noticed how the shifting sands formed new dunes each day.
Meaning
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or circumstances that are unstable or constantly changing.
Synonyms
- quicksand
- unstable ground
- moving sand
