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Vinony

walk on eggshells

  1. be very careful about ones actions or words
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ / /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ / /ˌwɑk-/

verb

Etymology: 1800s usage, probably from the imagery that eggshells are easily broken when stepped upon.

  1. 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.
  2. To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.