Meaning of the word "treat someone with kid gloves" in English
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treat someone with kid gloves
US /triːt ˈsʌm.wʌn wɪð kɪd ɡlʌvz/
UK /triːt ˈsʌm.wʌn wɪð kɪd ɡlʌvz/
Idiom
1.
to deal with someone very carefully and gently because they are easily upset or offended
Example:
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You have to treat her with kid gloves; she's very sensitive about criticism.
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The new employee is still learning, so we need to treat him with kid gloves for a while.
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