handles with kid gloves

A form of handle with kid gloves — To treat (a person or a subject) very delicately or carefully, especially so as not to cause offense or controversy.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of handle with kid gloves
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