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1 ice
[aɪs] 1. n1) лід, кри́га2) моро́зиво3) кул. цукро́ва глазу́р••to break the ice — злама́ти кри́гу, покла́сти поча́ток (розмові, справі і т.п.)
2. vto skate on thin ice — ризикува́ти
1) заморо́жувати2) вкрива́тися кри́гою3) кул. покрива́ти цукро́вою глазу́р'ю•- ice up- iced up -
2 skate
1. n1) звич. pl ковзан2) pl роликові ковзани; ролики3) тех. полоз4) катання на ковзанах (на роликах)5) (pl тж без змін) зоол. скат6) тех. гальмовий башмак7) амер., розм. шкапа2. v1) кататися на ковзанах2) змагатися з бігу на ковзанах3) ковзати по поверхніto skate over smth. — згадувати щось побіжно
to skate over (on) thin ice — а) торкатися делікатної теми; б) бути в делікатному становищі; в) ходити на краю безодні
* * *I [skeit] n; (pl без змін); зоол. II [skeit] n1) pl ковзан2) pl роликовий ковзан; ролик3) тex. полоз4) катання на ковзанах або роликахIII [skeit] v1) кататися, бігати на ковзанахIV [skeit] n; зал. V [skeit] n; сл.; сл. VI [skeit] nхлопець; особа, тип; пройдисвіт ( bad skate)
См. также в других словарях:
skate on thin ice — {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. * /You ll be skating on thin ice if you ask Dad to increase your allowance again./ * /John knew he was skating on thin ice, but he could not resist teasing his sister about her… … Dictionary of American idioms
skate on thin ice — {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. * /You ll be skating on thin ice if you ask Dad to increase your allowance again./ * /John knew he was skating on thin ice, but he could not resist teasing his sister about her… … Dictionary of American idioms
skate on thin ice — (skate) on thin ice (to be) in a delicate, difficult or potentially embarrassing situation • • • Main Entry: ↑ice skate on thin ice see under ↑ice • • • Main Entry: ↑skate … Useful english dictionary
skate on thin ice — If someone is skating on thin ice, they are taking a big risk … The small dictionary of idiomes
(skate) on thin ice — (to be) in a delicate, difficult or potentially embarrassing situation ● ice … Useful english dictionary
skate\ on\ thin\ ice — v. phr. To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. You ll be skating on thin ice if you ask Dad to increase your allowance again. John knew he was skating on thin ice, but he could not resist teasing his sister about her boyfriend … Словарь американских идиом
skate on thin ice — verb To be (or to place oneself) in a risky, potentially dangerous or delicate situation. If I concur to that I will be skating on thin ice … Wiktionary
skate on thin ice — If someone is skating on thin ice, they are taking a big risk. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
skate on thin ice — See on thin ice … English idioms
skate on thin ice — take a chance, risk danger or disapproval He has been skating on thin ice recently with regard to his job. He is causing many problems and may be fired … Idioms and examples
skate on thin ice — be in a danger, be in a risky situation … English contemporary dictionary