walking on eggs
Example Sentences
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In writing the play, Anouilh was plainly walking on eggs.
From Time Magazine Archive
Cackling happily, the hens then went on to such a fabulous overproduction that the whole U.S. was practically walking on eggs.
From Time Magazine Archive
But time after time, the accounts of Watergate events in his book are couched in the vague terms of the diplomat who is walking on eggs.
From Time Magazine Archive
He knows that he is walking on eggs and that a fascinated and not too friendly audience is watching him.
From Time Magazine Archive
The detective line, Jim, means walking on eggs without breaking 'em.
From Good Luck by Meade, L. T.
