Meaning of 'Shifting sands'
What does the saying 'Shifting sands' mean?
Idiom: Shifting sands
Meaning:
If the sands are shifting, circumstances are changing.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Nature |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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