The British Idiom – Walk on egg shells
Definition of Walk on egg shells
When you’re walking on egg shells you are being extremely diplomatic towards somebody who is likely to become upset very easily.
Examples of Usage of Walk on egg shells
I’m fed up with walking on egg shells because of her. She needs to open your eyes and see the truth of the situation. You’re always walking on egg shells lest you say something that will be taken completely the wrong way.
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