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(n.) = skate + on thin ice, tread on + dangerous ground

Ex. The chancellor is skating on thin ice when it comes to the economy and ignored signs of a slowdown, a report warns.

Ex. They are treading on dangerous ground if they have decided to sacrifice the principles of parliamentary government to try to enthuse their troops.

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(n.) = skate + on thin ice, tread on + dangerous ground

Ex: The chancellor is skating on thin ice when it comes to the economy and ignored signs of a slowdown, a report warns.

Ex: They are treading on dangerous ground if they have decided to sacrifice the principles of parliamentary government to try to enthuse their troops.