on thin ice

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Adjective
  - 1.1.1 Usage notes
  - 1.1.2 Translations
- 1.2 See also

English[edit]

Adjective[edit]

on thin ice

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

Ever since he was caught stealing office supplies, he has been on thin ice with his boss.

Usage notes[edit]

Also used as adverb.

Translations[edit]

at risk

Serbo-Croatian: на танком леду (sh) (na tankom ledu)

Swedish: på tunn is

See also[edit]

skate on thin ice

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