“On thin ice”
Definition
In a risky or dangerous situation.
Examples
Examples
“He’s on thin ice after that mistake.”
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He’s _____ after that mistake.Compare with the original example
He’s on thin ice after that mistake.
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- What does "On thin ice" mean?
- "On thin ice" means in a risky or dangerous situation.
- How do you use "On thin ice" in a sentence?
- Example: "He’s on thin ice after that mistake."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "On thin ice"?
- Быть в опасном положении. / Վտանգավոր իրավիճակում լինել։