prendre des gants
French
Etymology
Literally, "to take gloves".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pʁɑ̃.dʁə de ɡɑ̃/
Verb
- (transitive with avec) to treat somebody with kid gloves, to go soft on somebody; to walk on eggshells
Usage notes
Often used in the negative: ne pas prendre de gants.
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