Skate On Thin Ice Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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skate on thin ice What does skate on thin ice mean?	to take a chance, to risk danger or disapproval	My friend has been skating on thin ice recently and he may be fired from his job.
skate on thin ice What does skate on thin ice mean?	to risk danger or disapproval about something	My friend is skating on thin ice and he may be fired from his job.
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lowlife What does "lowlife" mean?	unappealing, unreliable, cruel person

fall for (someone or something) What does "fall for (someone or something)" mean?	to begin to like or love someone or something	The man fell for the woman at the bank but was afraid to ask her for a date.
roach-coach What does "roach-coach" mean?	snack truck
get the upper hand (on someone) What does "get the upper hand (on someone)" mean?	to get into a position that is superior or more advantageous than someone else	The union was able to get the upper hand on the company.
bury the hatchet What does "bury the hatchet" mean?	to stop arguing and become friendly with someone	He buried the hatchet with his brother and they are now friendly again.
legal age What does "legal age" mean?	the age when a person can do things such as buy cigarettes or when they are responsible for their actions	The young men were not of legal age and were unable to buy any cigarettes.

greasy spoon What does "greasy spoon" mean?	a small and cheap eating place with basic but not great food	We went to a greasy spoon for breakfast because the other restaurants were closed.
at stake What does "at stake" mean?	to be able to be won or lost, to be at risk	Much money was at stake during the negotiations for the oil pipeline.
for the duration (of something) What does "for the duration (of something)" mean?	for the whole time that something continues	We had to use the outside classroom for the duration of the semester.
Heads up! What does "Heads up!" mean?	Raise your head and be careful about some nearby danger!	"Heads up," the construction worker yelled at the other worker.
wedgie What does "wedgie" mean?	the act of pulling the underwear of a boy up from behind so that it creates discomfort around the genitals

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Skate On Thin Ice Idiom