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The term "on thin ice" means that someone is on the verge of getting in trouble, or something bad happening. Thin ice is dangerous to stand on, and if you walk or skate on it, you will fall through the ice into the freezing water below.
For Example: She was on thin ice when her mother saw her report card.
You are taking a chance and doing something that could get you in trouble.
its used to describe a person when making impulsive decisions which would have an adverse impact on him.
This means that you are walking on unsafe ground and your about to get in trouble.
It means that you should be careful with what you do.
You are taking a chance and doing something that could get you in trouble.
The image is of a person standing, walking, skating, whatever -- and they come to a patch of thin ice that could crack and let them fall into the water.
Walking on thin ice means that you are taking a risky chance on something, and before you do it, you are already aware of the risks involved.Usually involving relations with another person, not taking risks such as jumping out of a airplane.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoIn a precarious position; for example, in danger of being fired.
It means that your essentially pushing a boundary or taking a risk
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How do you spell icecile?
The correct spelling is "icicle" (a thin, dangling ice form).
What does emacitaded mean?
thin, underfed
What does scrawny mean?
Scrawny means very thin; skinny and bony. TO BE THIN
How do you spell iceicle?
The correct spelling is "icicle" (a long, thin hanging ice form)
What are some simile?
What are some similes? Similes describes something using like or as. Examples: His hands were cold as ice, his hands were not ice but it was cold as ice. She is thin as tooth pick. She is not really thin as tooth pick but very very thin than anyone else.
When was The Thin Ice created?
The Thin Ice was created in 1979.
When was Skating on Thin Ice created?
Skating on Thin Ice was created in 2005.
Which saying is correct Walking on thin ice or treading on thin ice?
Walking and treading mean the same thing. The saying is actually just "on thin ice" and it means you are standing on something that might not support you. You say someone is "on thin ice" if they are doing anything the might collapse at any second. If someone is telling lies and is about to be found out, you could say they are on thin ice. I think it's also ok to say 'skating on thin ice'. Another example of its usage (to add to what has already been said above) is if someone is really trying their luck with someone who is at the limits of their patience, they can be said to be skating on thin ice, as the person could just snap.
Can you give me a sample sentence using the idiom skate on thin ice?
You are skating on thin ice if you are waiting until this late to finish your homework. She was skating on thin ice when she told the teacher that the dog ate her homework.
When was Treddin' on Thin Ice created?
Treddin' on Thin Ice was created on 2004-04-26.
When was Walking on Thin Ice - album - created?
Walking on Thin Ice - album - was created in 1972.
What are the release dates for Thin Ice - 1988?
Thin Ice - 1988 was released on: USA: 1988
When was Walking on Thin Ice created?
Walking on Thin Ice was created on 1981-02-06.
What will happen if you win Thin Ice on Clubpenguin?
if you win thin ice you get a lot of money otherwise that is it
How much levels is there in thin ice?
There are 13 levels in counting in the game thin ice on club penguin.
What are the release dates for Thin Ice - 1919?
Thin Ice - 1919 was released on: USA: 26 May 1919
What are the release dates for On Thin Ice - 1926?
On Thin Ice - 1926 was released on: USA: 20 February 1926
