Useful English Idiom to Boost Your English: Put On Ice

What does it mean?

Put on ice means to postpone, pause, or temporarily stop a plan, project, or decision.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral - it simply signals a necessary delay.

When do you use it?

Use it in business, planning, and decision-making when something needs to be delayed.

Examples

Example 1: Let's put it on ice for now.

Example 2: They put the project on ice.

Question for You

What would you put on ice if you could?

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