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Verb CEFR C1

/ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/

Definitions

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.
idiomatic
To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
idiomatic

Deutsch einen Eiertanz vollführen wie ein rohes Ei behandeln

Español andar entre algodones proceder entre algodones

Suomi käsitellä silkkihansikkain pitää kuin kukkaa kämmenellä

Français marcher sur des œufs mettre des gants prendre des gants

Italiano andare coi piedi di piombo camminare sulle uova

Nederlands op eieren lopen

Polski obchodzić się jak z jajkiem

Português pisar em ovos

Русский ходи́ть на цы́почках ходи́ть на цы́рлах ходи́ть по яи́чной скорлупе́

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.