Think ice

A thought that needs to be expressed very gingerly or avoided completely.

Rebecca could not open a conversation wife about being a woman at heart and wanting to be married to her perspective male lover as that would be skating on think ice.

by Larry the wordsmith June 15, 2023

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 adrian. November 12, 2010

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 Finjy March 22, 2010

Burger on thin ice

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.

The homeboy bought a $300 jacket in instalments!! Truly a burger on thin ice.

by yzzoP January 25, 2023

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 Kung-Fu Jesus April 20, 2004

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 rochak khattar November 2, 2013

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 Kiki Naiomi October 10, 2015