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Dynasty of kings and queens? It could collapse (5,2,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

house of cards

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'dynasty' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for house of cards that I've seen before include "Unstable scheme" , "building that might fall over" , "Flimsy structure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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