EGG EXPRESSIONS (WALKING ON EGGSHELLS)
EGG EXPRESSIONS (WALKING ON EGGSHELLS): meaning and examples
Hello again everyone and welcome back to the Daily Vitamin. I hope you're having a good day.
As you know, this week we are looking at expressions with the word EGG in them.
Today's EGG expression is: Walking on eggshells
Definition: to be extremely cautious about one's words or actions, to avoid offending or upsetting someone.
Example 1: When Jenny is tired we spend the day walking on eggshells, as she becomes very stubborn and grumpy.
Example 2: I love my family, but I am always walking on eggshells when they come to stay with me.
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Enjoy the rest of your day and we'll see you tomorrow with another egg expression.
All the best!