thin ice

thin ice(
thihn
 
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)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(risk)
a. cuerda floja
The teacher warned Billy that he was on thin ice.El maestro le advirtió a Billy que estaba en la cuerda floja.
a. hielo fino
Don't go near that thin ice. You could fall through.No te acerques a ese hielo fino. Lo podrías atravesar.
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