Meaning of 'Walking on broken glass'
What does the saying 'Walking on broken glass' mean?
Idiom: Walking on broken glass
Meaning:
When a person is punished for something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
e.g. 'She had me walking on broken glass.'
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