A1 Idiom 中性

wie auf Eiern gehen

walk on eggshells

意思

To be very cautious to avoid upsetting someone.

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文化背景

Germans value directness, so using this phrase is a clear signal that the situation is unusually sensitive. Similar usage to Germany, often used in professional settings to describe political tension. Used in the same way, often in the context of maintaining social harmony.

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Use it for people

This phrase is best used when talking about people or social situations.

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Don't use for physical danger

Avoid using this for literal physical danger, like walking on a cliff.

意思

To be very cautious to avoid upsetting someone.

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Use it for people

This phrase is best used when talking about people or social situations.

⚠️

Don't use for physical danger

Avoid using this for literal physical danger, like walking on a cliff.

自我测试

Choose the correct phrase.

Wenn ich bei meinem Chef vorsichtig bin, sage ich: Ich ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: gehe wie auf Eiern

The idiom requires 'wie' and the dative plural 'Eiern'.

Fill in the missing word.

Ich gehe bei ihr wie auf ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Eiern

The idiom uses the dative plural form.

🎉 得分: /2

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Choose the correct phrase. Choose A1

Wenn ich bei meinem Chef vorsichtig bin, sage ich: Ich ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: gehe wie auf Eiern

The idiom requires 'wie' and the dative plural 'Eiern'.

Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A2

Ich gehe bei ihr wie auf ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Eiern

The idiom uses the dative plural form.

🎉 得分: /2

常见问题

2 个问题

It is better to use more formal language like 'vorsichtig agieren' in emails.

Yes, the verb 'gehen' is fixed in this idiom.

相关表达

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auf dünnem Eis gehen

similar

walking on thin ice

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vorsichtig sein

builds on

to be careful

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mit Samthandschuhen anfassen

similar

to handle with kid gloves

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