How to Pronounce "walk on broken glass"
expression
WAWK on BROH-kuhn GLASS
WAWK on BROH-kuhn GLAHSS
Definition
To act very carefully or nervously to avoid upsetting someone or making a situation worse, as if in a risky or painful situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbɹoʊkən/ /ˈɡɫæs
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɒn/ /bɹˈəʊkən/ /ɡlˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK on BROH-kuhn GLASS
UK
WAWK on BROH-kuhn GLAHSS
Listen in Context
When Mom is upset, I feel like I have to walk on broken glass at home.
At his new job, John had to walk on broken glass to avoid trouble.
Teachers sometimes feel like they walk on broken glass with strict parents.
After our argument, it felt like I had to walk on broken glass just to talk to her.