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Here are some terms from today’s episode that may have been new to you. 

Walk on eggshells: walk on eggshells means to be extremely careful about what you say or what you do so as not to hurt a friend's feelings or make them angry. 

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Bull in a china shop: describing someone as a bull in a china shop means they break things, make mistakes or otherwise cause damage when a gentle touch is needed. 

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Double-edged sword: the definition of a double-edged sword is something that has both positive and negative effects. Rain is good for crops but it makes you wet. 

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