be on thin ice



be (skating/walking) on thin ice

to be taking a big risk They knew that by publishing the article they were skating on thin ice.
See also: ice, on, thin

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Udo (2)-Western African, Igbo
MatÍAs-Spanish
SofÍAso-FEE-ahSpanish
'Ali‘ah-LEE:Arabic
Asse-Frisian
JameyJAY-meeEnglish