Walk on eggs Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛɡz
WAWK on EGZ
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɛɡz
WAWK on EGZ
Definition
To be extremely careful about what you say or do, usually because you don't want to upset someone or cause trouble.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and idiomatic. Often used in situations involving difficult, sensitive, or easily upset people. Common collocation: 'walk on eggshells' (even more frequent than 'walk on eggs').
Spanish: andar con pies de plomo - actuar con mucha cautelaPortuguese (BR): pisar em ovosPortuguese (PT): andar em ovosChinese (Simplified): 小心翼翼地行事Chinese (Traditional): 小心翼翼地行事Hindi: बहुत सतर्क रहनाArabic: يمشي على قشر البيض - يتصرف بحذر شديدBengali: ভীষণ সাবধানে থাকা - সতর্কভাবে চলাফেরা করাRussian: ходить как по минному полю - ходить на цыпочкахJapanese: 腫れ物に触るようにする - 細心の注意を払うVietnamese: đi trên vỏ trứng - hành động cực kỳ cẩn thậnKorean: 살얼음판을 걷다 - 매우 조심하다Turkish: diken üstünde yürümek - çok dikkatli davranmakUrdu: نہایت احتیاط سے پیش آنا - انڈوں پر چلنا (محاورہ)Indonesian: berjalan di atas telur - sangat berhati-hati
Example Sentences
I have to walk on eggs around my boss because he gets angry easily.
basic
When my parents argue, I try to walk on eggs so I don't make things worse.
basic
She feels she must walk on eggs at family gatherings.
basic
Ever since the argument, we’ve all been walking on eggs around each other.
natural
I hate feeling like I have to walk on eggs just to keep the peace.
natural
You don’t have to walk on eggs with me. Just say what you think.
natural