English / idiom
on thin ice
MEANING IN ENGLISH
In a precarious, fragile, or risky position where any misstep could lead to disaster
In context
01
The bully realized he was on thin ice once the principal launched a formal investigation.
02
You are skating on thin ice if you attempt to threaten tenants who know their legal rights.
Synonyms
in jeopardy,precarious,on shaky ground
Antonyms
on solid ground,secure,invulnerable
Collocations
skating on thin ice,walking on thin ice,already on thin ice