on thin ice

Meanings

Prepositional phrase

In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.

Adverb

dangerously, hazardously, delicately

Origin

Suggesting a person skating or walking on the ice, at risk of breaking through and falling in the water.

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