C1idiompeopleIELTS-friendly
walk on eggshells
USUK
to be very careful what you say or do because someone gets upset easily
Often in the continuous: 'be walking on eggshells around someone'. Describes tense relationships at home or at work.
In context
Since my dad lost his job, we've all been walking on eggshells at home.
I hate having to walk on eggshells around my manager every Monday.
Common mistake
Incorrect: I'm always walking on eggshell around him.
Correct: I'm always walking on eggshells around him.
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