tiptoe around
Definition of tiptoe around
: to avoid talking about (something) : to talk about (something) only in an indirect way They tiptoed around the subject of her poor health.
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: the ends of the toes
: to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe
: to stand or raise oneself on tiptoe
: on or as if on tiptoe
: standing or walking on or as if on tiptoe
: cautious, stealthy
: in a circle or in circumference
: in, along, or through a circuit
: on all or various sides : in every or any direction
: on all sides of
: so as to encircle or enclose
: so as to avoid or get past : on or to another side of
: about
: being in existence, evidence, or circulation
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