Walk on eggshells

verb

Definitions

1.verbTo 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.verbTo be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.

Synonyms

bubble-wrap fuss over overcaution have one's guard up overprotect fuss take great pains walk on air go to great lengths overemotionalize overexpect overscare

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