Meanings
Suggesting a person skating or walking on the ice, at risk of breaking through and falling in the water.
How to pronounce "on thin ice":
AU
In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
dangerously, hazardously, delicately
Example Sentences
1
Be careful with your words, you're on thin ice with your boss.
2
After failing the test, Sarah knew she was on thin ice with her teacher.
3
I wouldn't risk investing in that company; they're on thin ice financially.
4
He's been late to work multiple times this week, and he's definitely on thin ice with his supervisor.
5
The team lost many games in a row, and now the coach is on thin ice.
