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on ice
on ice {adv.} или {adj. phr.}, {slang}
1. Практически выигранный; обеспечивающий победу.
The score was 20—10 in the last inning, and our team had the game on ice.
2. Отложенный в сторону для последующего использования; в стороне.
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.
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Источник: A Dictionary of American Idioms