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The phrase you're on thin ice, or you're walking on thin ice or even you're skating on thin ice means you are in a risky situation. One more mistake could cause trouble. This idiom refers to walking on a frozen lake or river, where you might fall through the thin layer of ice on the surface if you are not careful.
After missing two deadlines in a row, he knew he was on thin ice with his manager.