B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Camminare sulle uova
To walk on eggshells
Literal Translation
"To walk on eggs"
What it means
To be extremely careful in a delicate business or financial situation
Example in context
"Con quel cliente difficile bisogna camminare sulle uova."
"With that difficult client you have to walk on eggshells."
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