“Walking on egg shells? In this economy?”
To “walk on eggshells” is an expression meaning to be overly careful. Eggshells are easily broken. In some economies (such as during a bird flu), eggs (and egg shells) can be expensive, and there are jokes on the expression.
“walking on eggshells? in this economy??” was posted on X/Twitter by Adam on January 17, 2023, and this received over 2,800 likes. “Walking on egg shells…….in this economy?” was posted on Bluesky by Dan K on January 24, 2025. “walking on egg shells? In this economy?” was posted on X/Twitter by trap dad on February 2, 2025. “In this economy the most bougie thing you can do is walk on eggshells” was posted on Bluesky by Scott Gibbs on February 4, 2025.
Wiktionary: walk on eggshells
Etymology
1800s usage, probably from the imagery that eggshells are easily broken when stepped upon.
Verb
walk on eggshells (third-person singular simple present walks on eggshells, present participle walking on eggshells, simple past and past participle walked on eggshells)
1. (idiomatic) To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
2. (idiomatic) To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
X/Twitter
Adam
@adamgreattweet
walking on eggshells? in this economy??
10:57 AM · Jan 17, 2023
X/Twitter
Tyler DeMar
@TylerDeMar
Walking on eggshells? In this economy??
5:46 PM · Jan 17, 2023
Facebook
Molly Villalobos
January 18, 2023 at 3:18 PM ·
We are no longer walking on eggshells. Not in this economy. 🤷🏼♀️
X/Twitter
Joost bakker
@Joostbakker19
Walking on eggshells? In this economy???
4:19 PM · Mar 29, 2023
X/Twitter
Belma 🦅
@nb_mabel1
Wow in this economy ??? Walking on eggshells ?? Rich kids problems
12:44 PM · Nov 14, 2024
Facebook
Tinika Noble Bennett
January 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM ·
Walking on eggshells?
In this economy??
Bluesky
Fun Girl 🍄💜✨
@fungirl.bsky.social
Walking on eggshells? In this economy??
January 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Bluesky
Dan K
@disc-dank.bsky.social
Walking on egg shells…….in this economy?
January 24, 2025 at 5:43 AM
X/Twitter
trap dad
@dude_gang
walking on egg shells? In this economy?
7:28 PM · Feb 2, 2025
Bluesky
Scott Gibbs
@scottgibbs.bsky.social
In this economy the most bougie thing you can do is walk on eggshells.
February 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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X/Twitter
BOOP
@Pettyyyboop
Walking on egg shells?
In this economy?
9:29 AM · Feb 14, 2025
Facebook
Xobe Bfg Valenzuela
February 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM ·
Walking on egg shells?
In this economy?
Bluesky
✨ Spicy Pisces✨
@rossyhope.bsky.social
Walking on egg shells? In this economy?
February 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM