on thin ice

English

Etymology

Suggesting a person skating or walking on the ice, at risk of breaking through and falling in the water.

Prepositional phrase

on thin ice

(idiomatic) In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
Ever since he was caught stealing office supplies, he has been on thin ice with his boss.

Usage notes

Also used as adverb.

Translations

at risk

German: auf dünnem Eis (de)
Serbo-Croatian: на танком леду (na tankom ledu)

Swedish: på tunn is

See also

skate on thin ice

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