on thin ice

Nghĩa

in a risky position where trouble could easily follow

Ở thế nguy, dễ gặp rắc rối.

Ví dụ

1. 1You’ve been late three times this week, so you’re on thin ice with the manager.
2. 2Leo knew he was skating on thin ice when he copied his friend’s homework.
3. 3After forgetting both his wife’s birthday and their anniversary, Tom is on thin ice at home.
4. 4The restaurant is on thin ice: one more bad hygiene report and it will be closed.
5. 5Is it wise to criticise the head teacher in front of the parents? You’d be on thin ice.

Ngữ pháp

Thường đứng sau be, skate hoặc walk, hay gặp trong be skating on thin ice. Bản thân cụm này không đổi.

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