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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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