What does the idiom 'On thin ice' mean?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “What does the idiom 'On thin ice' mean?”
The accepted answer is D. In a risky or precarious situation. 'On thin ice' means in a risky or precarious situation.
- A. The final problem in a series of problems that makes a situation unbearable
Why not A: “The final problem in a series of problems that makes a situation unbearable” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. In a risky or precarious situation. 'On thin ice' means in a risky or precarious situation.
- B. Feeling ill or unwell
Why not B: “Feeling ill or unwell” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. In a risky or precarious situation. 'On thin ice' means in a risky or precarious situation.
- C. To go to bed
Why not C: “To go to bed” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. In a risky or precarious situation. 'On thin ice' means in a risky or precarious situation.
- D. In a risky or precarious situation ✓
Correct answer
D. In a risky or precarious situation
Explanation
'On thin ice' means in a risky or precarious situation.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, phrases
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