walk on eggshells

短语

伴君如伴虎

发音

UK /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/
AU
US /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/
US /ˌwɑk-/
US /-ɔn-/

词形变化

walked on eggshells walking on eggshells walks on eggshells 三单 walks on eggshells walking on eggshells 现在分词 walked on eggshells 过去式 walked on eggshells 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    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.

    伴君如伴虎

    谨慎行事

    习语
  2. 2.

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

    如履薄冰

    习语

词源

1800s usage, probably from the imagery that eggshells are easily broken when stepped upon.

来源：wiktionary