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on thin ice
in a risky situation
If you are on thin ice, you are in a situation where one mistake could cause trouble.
This vs that
You're on thin ice.
You're in danger.
Hear it in real life
Can I ask for another day off?
You can, but you're already on thin ice.
You're on thin ice with the boss after missing two deadlines.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
This everyday idiom gives a clear warning without explaining the whole situation.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: You are in the thin ice with your manager.
Say: You are on thin ice with your manager.
The idiom uses the preposition 'on', not 'in'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
be on thin ice with ___
You're on thin ice with the client after that mistake.
I knew I was on thin ice with my parents when I came home so late.
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Your turn: say it out loud
You're on thin ice.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
on thin ice
in a risky situation
“You're on thin ice with the boss after missing two deadlines.”
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