To 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.
Etymology:
- 1800s usage, probably from the imagery that eggshells are easily broken when stepped upon.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'walk on eggshells':
| walk on eggshells | To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters. |
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