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walk on eggshells verb

  /-ɔn-/ , /ˌwɑk-/ , /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ , /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/
  • (idiomatic) To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
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  • (idiomatic) To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
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