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) :
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.
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 rochak khattar November 2, 2013
by adrian. November 10, 2010
by Garsha man June 26, 2019
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.
You: Can't. I'm on thin ice with my parents.
Friend: Man, that sucks.
by kittycatloverforever22 March 16, 2019
by Drewpy Double Penetration Chee March 6, 2017
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 Finjy March 22, 2010
A phrase that is used to describe someone who is about to make a mistake or fail at something. The phrase is a metaphor where the “burger” represents the person and the “thin ice” represents the precarious or unstable situation they are in.
by yzzoP January 25, 2023