“Walk on eggshells”
Définition
To be very careful not to upset someone.
Exemples
Examples
“Everyone walks on eggshells around the angry boss.”
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Everyone walks on eggshells around the angry boss.Compare with the original example
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."
- Should I interpret "Walk on eggshells" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.