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skate on thin ice

In a risky, potentially dangerous or delicate situation.
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If I concur to that I will be skating on thin ice.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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Skate on Thin IceTo opt to choose a risky or a dangerous way, taking big chance for something
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patinar sobre hielo delgado

patiner sur une glace mince

Nullam in tenues glacies

skridskor på tunn is

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