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31tread warily — tread ˈcarefully, ˈwarily, etc. idiom to be very careful about what you do or say • The government will have to tread very carefully in handling this issue. Main entry: ↑treadidiom …
32tread on somebody's toes — ˌtread on sb s ˈtoes idiom (especially BrE) (NAmE usually ˌstep on sb s ˈtoes) (informal) to offend or annoy sb, especially by getting involved in sth that is their responsibility • I don t want to tread on anybody s toes so I ll keep quiet …
33tread — index perambulate, step Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
34tread on — index mistreat, spurn Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
35tread the boards — When someone treads the boards, they perform on stage in a theatre …
36tread water — If someone is treading water, they are making no progress …
37tread pattern — Tread patterns differ according to the manufacturer of the tire but they all have in common the aim of dispersing water from the road, to enhance grip, to avoid aquaplaning, to disperse heat, and to reduce noise and wear …
38tread the boards — ► tread the boards informal appear on stage as an actor. Main Entry: ↑board …
39tread on someone's corns — To hurt someone s feelings • • • Main Entry: ↑corn …
40tread on someone's heels — To come crowding behind • • • Main Entry: ↑heel …