Skate on thin ice meaning
What does the saying 'Skate on thin ice' mean?
Idiom: Skate on thin ice
Meaning:
If someone is skating on thin ice, they are taking a big risk.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Nature |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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