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Walking On Thin Ice

Question: What does “walking on thin ice” imply about the speaker’s situation?

PIE Information:

  1. Pronunciation

    • Listen to the audio and repeat or use it as a guide while you read. Pay attention to the phrase “walking on thin ice” and emphasize clarity.

  2. Intonation

    • Sentence: “I knew I was walking on thin ice.”

    • Intonation variations:

      • “I knew I was walking on thin ice.” (Stressing knew emphasizes awareness of the risk.)

      • “I knew I was walking on thin ice.” (Stressing I personalizes the responsibility.)

      • “I knew I was walking on thin ice.” (Stressing ice highlights the danger.)

  3. Expression

    • Idiom: Walking on thin ice means being in a risky or dangerous situation.

    • Use this idiom: When someone is close to facing consequences due to their actions.