How to Pronounce "keep on ice"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈaɪs
KEEP awn ICE
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈaɪs
KEEP on ICE
Definition
To delay making a decision, taking action, or starting something, usually until a later time. Literally, it can mean to store something (like food) on ice to keep it fresh, but it's most often used metaphorically.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈaɪs
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP awn ICE
UK
KEEP on ICE
Listen in Context
Let's keep on ice the decision until we get more information.
They told us to keep on ice our project for now.
If you don't eat the fish now, keep on ice to keep it fresh.
We’ll have to keep on ice those travel plans until next year.