Idiom idiom
tiptoe through a minefield
Meaning
To approach a situation with great caution because it contains many hidden dangers or problems.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“You must tiptoe through a minefield when discussing politics at home.”
“The manager had to tiptoe through a minefield of office rivalries while trying to announce the new budget cuts.”
“Navigating the delicate negotiations required the diplomat to tiptoe through a minefield of historical grievances and conflicting national interests to reach a lasting peace agreement.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026