
Ice
Physical State
Refers to water's solid state, not just general coldness.

Lake Erie is covered with ice during winter.
Expression in Idioms
Used in phrases to describe risky situations or breaking social tension.

He was on thin ice with his teacher after forgetting homework.
Literal and Figurative
Can be used both in literal cooling contexts and metaphorically in expressions.

Her ice-cold stare silenced the room.
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