B2idiominformalnatureIELTS-friendly
on thin ice
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in a risky situation where you could easily get into trouble
Often 'be on thin ice' or 'skate on thin ice'. There is usually no article before 'thin ice'.
In context
You've been late three times this week; you're on thin ice with the boss.
The government is skating on thin ice with its plan to raise fuel prices.
More idioms about nature
- a big fish in a small pondan important person, but only in a small group or place
- a bird's-eye viewa view of something from high above
- a breath of fresh airsomeone or something new and different that makes a situation more pleasant
- a dark horsea person with hidden talents, or a competitor nobody expected to do well
- a drop in the oceana very small amount compared with what is needed