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Kai.Jason Posted 20 years ago
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"You can't build a house out of sand!"

Does it mean you can't made a house only by using sand or

you can't build a house without using sand?
  

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" Does it mean you can't made a house only by using sand Yes. However, it's not a well-known saying. Possibly you are thinking of You can't build a house on sand, because it does not have a good foundation and will thus collapse.

— Clive

  • " Does it mean you can't made a house only by using sand Yes.
  • However, it's not a well-known saying.
  • Possibly you are thinking of You can't build a house on sand, because it does not have a good foundation and will thus collapse.
  • This is a saying that comes from the bible.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

"You can't build a house out of sand!"

Does it mean you can't made a house only by using sand Yes.

However, it's not a well-known saying. Possibly you are thinking of You can't build a house on sand, because it does not have a good foundat
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