be (walking) on thin ice



be (walking) on thin ice

To be doing something very risky or dangerous that could result in imminent disaster or ruin. I hope you realize that you'll be on thin ice if you decide to gamble your employees' retirement funds on such a dodgy investment. You're walking on thin ice by continuing to come in late. If the boss notices, you'll be fired.
See also: ice, on, thin

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bahadur-Persian, Arabic
Tasia-Greek
IonatÁN-Irish
Thacker['θækə]
Akpofure-Western African, Urhobo
Curro-Spanish