walking on eggs
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He knows that he is walking on eggs and that a fascinated and not too friendly audience is watching him.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the next few meetings, as they talked about "tax reform" and closing loopholes as well as raising new money, Reagan seemed to be walking on eggs.
From Time Magazine Archive
On his return to Italy, Togliatti said of Khrushchev's famed outburst against Stalin: "He was like an elephant walking on eggs."
From Time Magazine Archive
In writing the play, Anouilh was plainly walking on eggs.
From Time Magazine Archive
As though he were walking on eggs young Mr. Dawley turned, going toward the porch door.
From The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
