on ice adv. or
adj. phr.,
slang 1. The same as won; sure to be won.
The score was 20-10 in the last inning, and our team had the game on ice. 2. Away for safekeeping or later use; aside.
You will have to put your vacation plans on ice until your debts are paid. The senator was voted out of office. He is on ice until the next election. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲