walk on eggshells? - be careful with him? thanks!

[Saneta]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #280 "English Slang Idioms (2)", question 9

I hate his unpredictable mean temper. I always have to walk on ......... around him.

(a) eggshells
(b) bottle caps
(c) glass
(d) dry twigs

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #280 "English Slang Idioms (2)", answer 9

I hate his unpredictable mean temper. I always have to walk on eggshells around him.

Correct answer: (a) eggshells

Your answer was: correct
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walk on eggshells? - be careful with him? thanks!

[Linda]

Hi Saneta,
Yes, you are right. When you have to "walk on eggshells" around someone, that means you have to be very sensitive and careful in the presence of that person.
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