Skate on

Verb

Word Frequency: 9.3

Definitions

1.VerbTo escape punishment, such as by being acquitted in court.

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

2.VerbTo barely hold on or maintain.

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

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