Phrase guide

candle in the wind

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 風中之燭 /风中之烛 (fēngzhōngzhīzhú) — a fragile or vulnerable thing
  • Finnish: kynttilänliekki — a fragile or vulnerable thing
  • Finnish: korttitalo — a fragile or vulnerable thing
  • French: petite chose fragile — a fragile or vulnerable thing