Cat ice noun phrase informal
Used to indicate a thin sheet of ice under which water has already receded.
Be careful! There was cat ice on the lake.
There was a whole series of tragic traffic accidents due to cat ice.
You're treading on cat ice, son!
Be extremely thin or slender
1. To chill something, such as food or drink, in order to preserve it.
2. To delay or postpone something.
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.