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Define On Thin Ice Meaning

On Thin Ice
1.Literal meaning-on ice that is too thin to support one
2.AS USED IN SENTENCES- You're already in trouble, and can't afford another mistake.
3. Fig. in a risky situation.

4. in an uncertain condition

Usage notes: often appears as skating or
walking on thin ice (taking a big risk) :

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.

If you try that you'll
really be on thin ice. That's too risky. If you don't
want to find yourself on thin ice, you must be
sure of your facts.

My brother was already
on thin ice with the coach when he injured his
knee.
By Emalia
Thin Ice
To be hanging by a thread. Close to pushing something over the edge.

Adrian: "Hey Chris you are on thin ice so I think you should shut up"
By Arleta
Thin Ice
Something that you put someone on if they do you dirty; social probation for a single person

Folly kissed someone at the club right in front of me so she’s on thin ice.
By Meryl
On Thin Ice
When your parents are about to go crazy out of their mind about some crap you pulled last week. So they're about to ground your un-sorry butt.

Friend: Want to go to a movie tonight?
You: Can't. I'm on thin ice with my parents.
Friend: Man, that sucks.
By Odessa
Thin Ice
When you fuck your girl on a cold winter's day, you jizz on their tummy and it freezes.

Today's a perfect day for thin ice.
By Pamela
Very Thin Ice
What we'll be on if the polar ice caps keep melting, or if Katie Couric doesn't stop screening T-Pain's calls.

Those geese are on Very Thin Ice.
By Jonie
Skating On Thin Ice
To be in the unfavourable position of one step away from a downward spiral of none-too-well-liked happenings to yourself. See also red lining

Bob was skating on thin ice with his boss. He'd wrecked the guy's car, slept with his wife, ended his marriage and beat up his son. When the boss caught him photocopying his face, he was sooo fired.
By Simona
Walking On Thin Ice
When ur chances and opportunities are at risk... so it's best to remain calm and quiet....

"This judge is pissed and is giving everyone fines. .. u already made several out burst, so it may be best u stay quiet, ur already "walking on thin ice"..
By Maisie
Pissing On Thin Ice
To clearly give no fucks even if you are already on thin ice.

Dave lost two accounts yesterday, and has now taken the day off. He is really pissing on thin ice.
By Stephi
You're Skating On Thin Ice
Used to tell someone they are on your last nerve.

"Son, you better stop that right now, you're skating on thin ice."
By Prisca