What Does “walk on eggs” mean?
Definition:
To walk on eggs is an English idiom.It means to be very careful in dealing with a person or situation.
This idiom draws an analogy between walking on fragile eggs and discussing a dangerous or sensitive subject.
Other variations of this idiom include:
- walk on eggshell
- walk on thin ice
Example(s)
I was walking on eggs when I told her the truth.
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This idiom is in the food category.
