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Meaning of on thin ice | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch auf dünnem Eis
Español a riesgo en la cuerda floja
Suomi heikolla jäällä
Français sur la corde raide
Italiano sul filo del rasoio
ქართული თხელ ყინულზე
Português em situação delicada em situação difícil
Tiếng Việt ngàn cân treo sợi tóc

Examples

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

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

on this score on threes on tick on tilt on time on tiptoe

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