Meaning: To be very careful or quiet, usually because you don’t want to make someone angry.
Examples:
I’ve been walking on eggshells ever since we had that fight.
You’ve got to walk on eggshells when you’re around my dad. He gets angry easily.
I hate walking on eggshells – I’d rather just be direct.
Pop Quiz:
In which situation would you walk on eggshells?
A. After you made a mistake at work.
B. After you made an omelet.
C. After you got home from a long trip.
To see the correct answer, click on “Continue reading”:
The correct answer is A. If you did something wrong at work, you’re probably very nervous about making another mistake or about making your boss angry. Which, in a nutshell, is what walking on eggshells means.
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