thin ice
Example Sentences
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These decisions clearly suggest that long-standing, anti-unitarian landmark decisions such as Humphrey’s were on thin ice.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
On a frosty February morning last year, fishermen dropped lines through drilled holes in the thin ice as artillery echoed through nearby fields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had been on thin ice within the administration for some time.
From Slate ● Mar. 7, 2026
If buying wipes out all savings, they’ll be skating on thin ice.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 15, 2025
Roy believed Lonna was skating on thin ice.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
