walks on eggshells

A form of walk on eggshells — 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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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of walk on eggshells
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