walk on eggshells

Idioms In English

What Does “walk on eggshells” mean?

Definition:

To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation; to be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.

Variation of this idiom:

Walk on eggs

Example(s)

He was walking on eggshells when he was talking to him about his wife.

This idiom is in the food category.
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