walk on eggshells

动词 v.
中文释义
英 /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/    美 /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/|/ˌwɑk-/|/-ɔn-/

英文释义

动词 v.
  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. idiomatic
  2. To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters. idiomatic

词形变化

walks on eggshells present,singular,third-person walking on eggshells participle,present walked on eggshells participle,past walked on eggshells past

词源

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