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walk on eggshells in French

walk on eggshells in French

marcher sur des œufs
verb
(idiomatic) 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.
prendre des pincettes
verb
(idiomatic) 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.
mettre des gants
verb
(idiomatic) To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
prendre des gants
verb
(idiomatic) To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
prendre des pincettes
verb
(idiomatic) To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
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