step gingerly

Frequency: 5.01.5 per million words

To walk in a careful or cautious way.

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Examples (10)

  • She stepped gingerly onto the icy sidewalk.
  • After the surgery, he steps gingerly to avoid pain.
  • They were stepping gingerly through the debris.
  • Please step gingerly around the wet paint.
  • The child stepped gingerly over the sleeping dog.
  • Tourists often step gingerly across the rope bridge at first.
  • I stepped gingerly into the cold water, toes first.
  • He had to step gingerly while carrying the fragile vase.
  • In heels, she stepped gingerly down the narrow stairs.
  • If you must go in, step gingerly and keep your balance.