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letting someone walk on you

to be betrayed by people, for someone to have an advatage over you
in othello, desdemona allows for other people to walk all over her.

When you are weak, you are letting someone walk on you and you can't defend yourself
by cxsw November 24, 2013
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talking a walk on the wild side

"Man, I thought going to bed without brushing my teeth was talking a walk on the wild side, but now this?!"
by DesPERRYado October 10, 2005
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Go walk on the beach

A euphamism for "get the fuck outta here" It was inspired by Jeff Olsen after a heartbreak and a lonely walk on the beach at night. Tone of voice and range is a must in order to be properly communicated.
by La Jolla Linguist July 30, 2008
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Social Walk on Eggshells

A narrower application of the Walk on Eggshells Theory to general offline social environments—workplaces, friend groups, neighborhoods—where participants must constantly self‑censor to avoid ostracism, gossip, or reputational damage. It describes the erosion of robust disagreement and the rise of social situations where the slightest perceived transgression triggers disproportionate consequences. Social Walk on Eggshells captures the experience of moving through spaces where trust is low, alliances shift, and punishment for misalignment is swift.
Example: “In that office, you couldn’t even mention a political candidate without risking HR complaints. It was pure Social Walk on Eggshells.”
by Dumu The Void March 23, 2026
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Can't Them Walk On A Steely Cricket?

Can't the person/people in question act normal/appropriate?
Man 01 (to Man 02): Hey, Can't Them Walk On A Steely Cricket?
Man 02: That's what I'm saying, I mean it's absolutely reprehensible behaviour on their part!
by Toni Bobbins September 20, 2023
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The specific manifestation of the Walk on Eggshells Theory on social media platforms like X, Instagram, and TikTok. Here, the eggshells are algorithmic: a post can go viral for the wrong reasons; a joke can be screenshotted years later and used to destroy a career; audiences expect absolute ideological purity. The theory explains why so many users avoid controversial topics or post only inoffensive content—they’re navigating a space where the cost of a mistake is infinitely higher than any potential benefit of honest expression.
Example: “His tweet was about his favorite coffee brand; within hours, it was twisted into a political statement. Social Media Walk on Eggshells: even neutral topics can explode.”
by Dumu The Void March 23, 2026
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walk in on

To open a door only to find that one is interupting a romantic and possibly sexual scene
Mary: "Hey Sharlene, didn't you walk in on your parents boning one time?"
Sharlene: "Uhh.. i don't wanna talk about it"
by MonkeyManners April 2, 2006
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