Question

Identify the meaning of the idiom or phrase in capitals from the choices. She was WALKING ON THIN ICE.

• A. Walking carefully on a thin surface
• B. Engaging in risky behavior
• C. In a dangerous or precarious situation
• D. Walking gracefully on a slippery surface

Hint:

To understand idioms:
- Focus on figurative meanings rather than literal.
- "Walking on thin ice'' implies risk or danger, not just physical walking.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The idiom "walking on thin ice'' means doing something risky or dangerous that could lead to trouble.
Step 1: Analyze options
- (A) Walking carefully on a thin surface: literal meaning, not idiomatic.
- (B) Engaging in risky behavior: correct idiomatic meaning.
- (C) In a dangerous or precarious situation: close but broader than idiomatic use.
- (D) Walking gracefully on a slippery surface: incorrect meaning.
Thus, the idiomatic meaning is best captured by option (B).