on ice

phrase

1
: with every likelihood of being won or accomplished
2
: in reserve or safekeeping

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The Braves will have the Champagne on ice Sunday in the clubhouse. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 But the exclamation point was a ridiculous, audacious display of athleticism by Higgins, who appeared to levitate in order to haul in an 18-yard pass from Burrow that essentially put the victory on ice. — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 In the early stage of the trip, the twin-engine jets headed for Alaska and passed over Greenland, where an Airbus A400M support plane capable of landing on ice was stationed. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 Joel Kiviranta, who was sixth in penalty kill time on ice among forwards, is also gone. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on ice

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“On ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20ice. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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