How to Pronounce "walk on eggshells"
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛɡˌʃɛɫz
WAWK on EG-shelz
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɛɡʃɛlz
WAWK on EG-shelz
Definition
To be very careful with what you say or do around someone or in a sensitive situation, because you don't want to upset anyone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛɡˌʃɛɫz
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɛɡʃɛlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK on EG-shelz
UK
WAWK on EG-shelz
Listen in Context
I have to walk on eggshells when I talk to my boss.
After the argument, everyone walked on eggshells at home.
She feels like she always has to walk on eggshells around her father.
Things have been tense lately, so I’ve been walking on eggshells at work.