English Explanatory Dictionary

tread lightly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense.

Pronunciation

En-au-tread lightly.ogg

Word forms

tread lightly treads lightly treading lightly trod lightly treaded lightly trodden lightly

Synonyms

tread carefully

Related words

walk on eggshells

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