tread lightly

idiomPart oflightly

tread lightly — idiom

1. to behave carefully in a situation that could be difficult or cause offence.

1.慣用語
釋義

to behave carefully in a situation that could be difficult or cause offence.

例句

When discussing politics at dinner, it is wise to tread lightly.

The new manager decided to tread lightly until she understood the office culture.