After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate…

Question

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.

When he said, “She’s walking on eggshells around him,” he meant she is

Answer 1

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.

When he said, “She’s walking on eggshells around him,” he meant she is

Being overly cautious ✓
Confident and fearless
Cruel and unkind
Careless and indifferent

Explanation

“Walking on eggshells” is an idiom meaning to be extremely careful about what you say or do, usually because someone is easily upset or a situation is very delicate.

Imagine literally walking on eggshells – you would have to move very carefully to avoid breaking them. This image captures the extreme caution the phrase describes.

The idiom does not mean cruel, careless, or confident. It specifically describes overcautious behavior around sensitive people or situations.

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