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tread lightly

idiom

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


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Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    get off lightly

    To end up with a mild punishment, or without serious harm.

  2. 02

    take lightly

    To treat casually, without seriousness or worry.

  3. 03

    tread carefully

    To exercise precaution; to be careful with regards to the situation; to tread lightly.

  4. 04

    tread on someone's toes

    To offend someone.

  5. 05

    tread the boards

    To work as a theatre actor.

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