on thin ice

English

Etymology

Suggesting a person skating or walking on a frozen-over body of water, at risk of breaking through and falling into the water.

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

on thin ice

  1. (idiomatic) In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
    Ever since he was caught stealing office supplies, he has been on thin ice with his boss.

Adverb

on thin ice (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) dangerously, hazardously, delicately

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