How to Pronounce "walk on thin ice"
expression
WAWK on THIN ICE
WAWK on THIN ICE
Definition
To be in a risky or dangerous situation where a mistake can have serious consequences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈθɪn/ /ˈaɪs
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɒn/ /θˈɪn/ /ˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK on THIN ICE
UK
WAWK on THIN ICE
Listen in Context
If you keep forgetting your homework, you are walking on thin ice.
She knew she was walking on thin ice by talking back to her boss.
When you tell lies, you are walking on thin ice.
I feel like I'm walking on thin ice around my parents these days.