“Walk on eggshells”
Definition
To be very careful not to upset someone.
Examples
Examples
“Everyone walks on eggshells around the angry boss.”
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- What does "Walk on eggshells" mean?
- "Walk on eggshells" means to be very careful not to upset someone..
- How do you use "Walk on eggshells" in a sentence?
- Example: "Everyone walks on eggshells around the angry boss."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Walk on eggshells"?
- Быть очень осторожным, чтобы никого не расстроить. / Շատ զգույշ լինել, որպեսզի մեկին չվիրավորես կամ չբարկացնես։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.