on ice

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on ice

1. Lit. stored or preserved on ice or under refrigeration. I have a lot of root beer on ice for the picnic. 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. This matter should be on ice for a while.

See also: ice

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