Walking On Eggshells - Urban Dictionary

Skip to main content walking on eggshells Listen to pronunciation Share definition To be extra-careful when speaking to someone, in order not to make them angry. I 'm walking on eggshells as I ask my neighbor to keep his dog from barking by LuizLeitao December 16, 2017 Flag Get the walking on eggshells mug.

walking on eggshells

Listen to pronunciation Share definition To watch what you say or do around a certain person because anything might set him or her off. Everyone hates me; I'm walking on eggshells all the time. by someone March 8, 2005 Flag Get the walking on eggshells mug. Related Words walking on eggshells • Walking on Sunshine • Walking On Water • walking on clouds • Walking on the ceiling • walking on the moon • walking on air • Walking on All Threes • Walking On Cats • Walking on Crutches

walking on eggshells

Listen to pronunciation Share definition To be in a delicate situation; to be on the edge of danger or ruin. An 'eggshell' is the thin, white outer coating of an egg. The shell is very thin and breaks easily. So if you are 'walking on eggshells' you are in a situation where you could break something (or get in trouble or ruin everything) very easily. Synonym: walking on thin ice 1) Ever since I smashed their car, I've been walking on eggshells with my parents. 2) We're walking on eggshells with our landlord -- she told us that if we have one more loud party, she's going to kick us out of our apartment. by VAKI5 May 14, 2005 Flag Get the walking on eggshells mug. More random definitions © 1999-2025 Urban Dictionary ®

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