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Walk On Eggshells

The idiom "walk on eggshells" means to be very careful and cautious in your actions or words, especially when dealing with a sensitive or difficult situation or person. It implies that you are trying to avoid causing offense or upsetting someone.

For example, if you have a friend who is going through a tough time, you might feel like you need to walk on eggshells around them so as not to say anything that might make them feel worse. Or if you are in a new job and you are not sure how your boss will react to certain things, you might feel like you need to walk on eggshells around them until you get a better sense of their personality and preferences.

In general, the idiom "walk on eggshells" is used to describe situations where you need to be very careful and considerate in your actions and words, in order to avoid causing offense or upsetting someone.


The usage of the idiom 'Walk On Eggshells' in a sentence

• As a journalist, I have to walk on eggshells when writing about sensitive topics like religion or politics. (meaning

• The political climate in the country is so volatile right now, it feels like everyone is walking on eggshells around each other. (meaning

• My sister is so moody lately, I feel like I have to walk on eggshells around her. (meaning

• I have to walk on eggshells around my boss. (meaning

• When I first started dating my girlfriend's parents, I had to walk on eggshells around them. (meaning

• After my friend's divorce, I had to walk on eggshells around her because I didn't want to say anything that might trigger her emotions. (meaning

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