on thin ice

短语

如履薄冰

发音

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释义与例句

adv.
  1. 1.

    Dangerously, hazardously, delicately.

    习语
phr.
  1. 1.

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

    习语

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

词源

Suggesting a person skating or walking on a frozen-over body of water, at risk of breaking through and falling into the water.

来源:wiktionary