skating on thin ice — (skating) on thin ice phrase doing something dangerous, or something that could have an unpleasant result He’s on thin ice with those accusations. Thesaurus: in a difficult situationsynonym in a dangerous situationsynonym Main entry: thin … Useful english dictionary
skating on thin ice — If you are skating on thin ice, you are doing or saying something that could cause disagreement or trouble. Don t mention that subject during the negotiations or you could be skating on thin ice … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
skating on thin ice — on thin ice or skating on thin ice at risk of upsetting or annoying someone I was on thin ice, and I knew it … English dictionary
be skating on thin ice — be (skating/walking) on thin ice to be taking a big risk. They knew that by publishing the article they were skating on thin ice … New idioms dictionary
skating on thin ice — is in a tough and dangerous situation … English contemporary dictionary
(skating) on thin ice — idi in a precarious or delicate situation … From formal English to slang
(be) skating on thin ice — be skating/walking on thin ˈice idiom to be taking a risk Main entry: ↑thinidiom … Useful english dictionary
thin ice — np A precarious situation. The company is not bankrupt but it is (skating) on thin ice. 1890s … Historical dictionary of American slang
skate on thin ice — {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. * /You ll be skating on thin ice if you ask Dad to increase your allowance again./ * /John knew he was skating on thin ice, but he could not resist teasing his sister about her… … Dictionary of American idioms
skate on thin ice — {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. * /You ll be skating on thin ice if you ask Dad to increase your allowance again./ * /John knew he was skating on thin ice, but he could not resist teasing his sister about her… … Dictionary of American idioms
