To skate close to the edge formal verb
After working with them, I realize that they are very cunning. They often take advantage of the loopholes of the law to skate close to the edge.
If he is a righteous man, he won't do things that skate close to the edge.
Hey, don't worry. Our action doesn't stake close to the edge.
Don't skate close to the edge in money matters if you don't want your staff to lose their faith in you.
Used to describe a situation when people say nothing and feel worried, embarrassed or uncomfortable
A heavy silence fell upon the room after Jane refused John's proposal.