Tread carefully Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹɛd/ /ˈkɛɹfəɫi
TRED KAIR-fuh-lee
tɹˈɛd/ /kˈeəfəli
tred KAIR-fuh-lee
التعريف
To act or move very cautiously, especially in a situation where making a mistake could have bad consequences.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This is a semi-formal idiomatic expression. Used when advice or warning is being given in sensitive, risky, or uncertain situations. Not literal—does not mean physical walking, but being cautious in words or actions.
Spanish: andar con cuidado - proceder con cautelaPortuguese (BR): pisar com cuidado - agir com cautelaPortuguese (PT): pisar com cuidado - agir com cautelaChinese (Simplified): 小心行事 - 谨慎行事Chinese (Traditional): 小心行事 - 謹慎行事Hindi: सावधानी से चलना - सोच-समझकर कदम बढ़ानाArabic: تصرّف بحذر - امشِ بحذرBengali: সতর্কতার সাথে চলা - সাবধানে আচরণ করাRussian: действовать осторожно - быть предусмотрительнымJapanese: 慎重に行動する - 注意して対応するVietnamese: hành động cẩn trọng - điềm tĩnh xử lýKorean: 조심스럽게 행동하다 - 신중히 대처하다Turkish: dikkatli davranmak - temkinli hareket etmekUrdu: احتیاط سے کام لینا - محتاط رہناIndonesian: bersikap hati-hati - melangkah dengan hati-hati
جمل نموذجية
You should tread carefully when talking to your boss.
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It's best to tread carefully in new situations.
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We need to tread carefully to avoid problems.
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If I were you, I'd tread carefully around that topic.
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We're going to have to tread carefully until we know more details.
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He's upset, so just tread carefully for now.
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