How to Pronounce "skate on thin ice"
expression
SKAYT on THIN ICE
sk-AYT on thin ICE
Definition
To do something risky or dangerous, especially when there is a high chance of getting into trouble or causing problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈθɪn/ /ˈaɪs
British English
skˈeɪt/ /ˈɒn/ /θˈɪn/ /ˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAYT on THIN ICE
UK
sk-AYT on thin ICE
Listen in Context
If you tell a lie at work, you are skating on thin ice.
He knew he was skating on thin ice when he broke the rules.
You’re skating on thin ice by driving so fast in the rain.
I’m already late, so asking the boss for more time feels like skating on thin ice.