on ice

phrase

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

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For another fun twist on ice-queen glam, take a cue from Zara Larsson and pile on the shimmery silver-white shadow accented with rhinestones in lieu of snowflakes, or perhaps a fresh platinum blonde hair color à la Serena Williams. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026 The meal kits are packed on ice and delivered to doorsteps nationwide. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Pricing on Hometown Remix jerseys with custom lettering and numbering are $275 for a premium jersey and $500 for authentics (same as worn on ice by players). — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 Like a vital organ bagged up on ice, the thing is impeccably packaged but only sort of alive. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Oct. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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