You are on thin ice with your teacher right now.
on thin ice
idiom B1
Dangerously, hazardously, delicately.
Origin
first recorded 19th c. disputed originFrom the literal danger of skating on thin ice; figurative since the 19th century — Emerson wrote 'in skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed' (1841).
If you arrive late to work one more time, you will be on thin ice with your boss.
By repeatedly questioning the board's authority during the meeting, the manager realized he was on thin ice regarding his future at the company.
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break the ice
To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.
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have a thin time of it
To be in a difficult or precarious situation due to one not having enough money.
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ice cool
calm and composed in a difficult situation.
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ice maiden
An ice queen; a beautiful but heartless woman.
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ice queen
A beautiful but heartless woman.
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keep one's stick on the ice
To remain vigilant and ready for action.
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keep someone on ice
To keep someone uninformed and waiting for a response.
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out of thin air
From nowhere or nothing; from a non-existent or unknown source.