on thin ice
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Suggesting a person skating or walking on a frozen-over body of water, at risk of breaking through and falling into the water.
Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (AU) (file)
Prepositional phrase[edit]
- (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[edit]
on thin ice (not comparable)
Translations[edit]
at risk
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