Phrase guide

skate on

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To escape punishment, such as by being acquitted in court.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I don't know how she skated on those charges, but the jury said not guilty.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To barely hold on or maintain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, transitive

Examples

  • He's been skating on his friendship with the boss, or he'd have been fired a long time ago.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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