Read the following paragraph.

"When Tom entered the old mansion, he felt a chill run down his spine. He knew he had to walk on eggshells around the antique vase, for the owner was known to keep a close watch on any careless visitor. Yet, despite the warning, he decided to let the cat out of the bag about the hidden treasure."

Identify the idiom that expresses the idea of "to be extremely careful" and write its literal meaning.

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Read the following paragraph.

"When Tom entered the old mansion, he felt a chill run down his spine. He knew he had to walk on eggshells around the antique vase, for the owner was known to keep a close watch on any careless visitor. Yet, despite the warning, he decided to let the cat out of the bag about the hidden treasure."

Identify the idiom that expresses the idea of "to be extremely careful" and write its literal meaning.

Accepted Answer

walk on eggshells - literally walking carefully on fragile eggshells

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