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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are flimsy" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is weak, insubstantial, or lacking in strength or solidity.
Example: "The arguments presented in the debate are flimsy and do not hold up under scrutiny."
Alternatives: "are weak" or "are fragile".
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are flimsy
adjective
Likely to bend or break under pressure; weak, shaky, flexible, or fragile.
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They are flimsy, sad things.
Promises are flimsy, inconvenient, and outdated.
Because promises are flimsy, inconvenient, and outdated.
The arguments against gay marriage are flimsy.
But his excuses for this attempt to pull India's house down are flimsy.
Facts on the final fate of Libya's submarine fleet are flimsy.
And most of the arguments for voting against Hagel's confirmation are flimsy at best.
The ploys have been as amusing as their pretexts are flimsy.
But most boats are flimsy black or gray dinghies designed for fifteen people.
At this point all we have are flimsy allegations with little or no supporting evidence.
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