tread gently

Frequency: 5.22.7 per million words

to walk softly and quietly

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Examples (10)

  • She had to tread gently so as not to wake the sleeping baby.
  • Please tread gently on the newly polished floor.
  • When discussing the sensitive issue, he knew he had to tread gently.
  • The diplomat was advised to tread gently in the negotiations.
  • They tried to tread gently through the quiet forest, hoping to spot wildlife.
  • You must tread gently around her; she's still grieving.
  • The cat would tread gently across the room, barely making a sound.
  • In a hospital, visitors are expected to tread gently and speak softly.
  • He learned to tread gently when offering criticism to his team.
  • The antique dealer asked us to tread gently among the fragile items.