have one foot on a banana peel en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To be in an unstable situation with a high risk of sudden negative change, facing difficulty, or appearing foolish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| having one foot on a banana peel | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had one foot on a banana peel | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had one foot on a banana peel | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| has one foot on a banana peel | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |