on ice

on ice

1. Lit. stored or preserved on ice or under refrigeration. •

I have a lot of root beer on ice for the picnic.

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All the soft drinks are on ice.

2. Fig. [action on someone or something] suspended or left hanging. •

I was on ice for over a month while the matter was being debated.

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This matter should be on ice for a while.

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{adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. The same as won; sure to be won. * /The score was 20-10 in the last inning, and our team had the game on ice./ 2. Away for safekeeping or later use; aside. * /You will have to put your vacation plans on ice until your debts are paid./ * /The senator was voted out of office. He is on ice until the next election./