tread lightly
idiomTo proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense.
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get off lightly
To end up with a mild punishment, or without serious harm.
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take lightly
To treat casually, without seriousness or worry.
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tread carefully
To exercise precaution; to be careful with regards to the situation; to tread lightly.
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tread on someone's toes
To offend someone.
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tread the boards
To work as a theatre actor.