talk on eggshells

When you have to be careful with what you say because the other party is very likely to take offense at anything you say.

Using caution and choosing words due to the likelihood of the listener taking offence.

My SO was mad at me, so I had to talk on eggshells.

by NiteCyper March 2, 2021

I'm Eggshell Okay

The word for 'I'm okay, but it's a fragile kind of okay, so be gentle with me'.

Person 1: You okay?
Person 2: I'm eggshell okay.

by Haru-Official September 14, 2023