on thin ice

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: in a precarious or risky situation

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Film boss Dan Lin was already on thin ice himself and that ice cracked for the Lego producer on Monday. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 Texas toast is still allowed, but Georgia peaches are on thin ice, contingent on electoral outcomes. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Maryland is already on thin ice with its 7-1 congressional representation. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 The pair are a married couple whose relationship is on thin ice. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on thin ice

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“On thin ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20thin%20ice. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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