English Explanatory Dictionary

have one foot on a banana peel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be in an unstable situation with a high risk of sudden negative change, facing difficulty, or appearing foolish.

Word forms

have one foot on a banana peel has one foot on a banana peel having one foot on a banana peel had one foot on a banana peel
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