step lightly

stɛp ˈlaɪtli
stepped lightlystepping lightly
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Translation of step lightly into Russian

Verbal expression

1.

move softly

move with a soft and light step
легко ступать тихо идти
  • She stepped lightly across the creaky floor.Она легко ступала по скрипучему полу.
2.

caution

act or proceed carefully
  • You should step lightly when discussing sensitive topics.При обсуждении деликатных тем следует действовать осторожно.
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Synonyms and analogies of step lightly in English

v.tread lightlyMore synonyms

Examples of step lightly in a sentence

  • They step lightly on the forest floor to not disturb the wildlife.
  • They must step lightly to navigate the political landscape.

Translations of "step lightly" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
действовать осторожноv. - deystvovat' ostorozhno

He chose to step lightly during the negotiation to avoid upsetting anyone.

Он решил действовать осторожно на переговорах, чтобы никого не расстроить.

During the hike, we had to step lightly to avoid disturbing the wildlife.

Во время похода нам приходилось действовать осторожно, чтобы не беспокоить животных.

As she entered the room, she decided to step lightly to remain unnoticed.

Она вошла в комнату и решила действовать осторожно, чтобы остаться незамеченной.

It's important to step lightly when handling fragile items.

Важно действовать осторожно при обращении с хрупкими предметами.

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Other translations for step lightly:

  • проявлять осторожностьv.
  • идти осторожно

step lightly: Examples and translations in context

As we navigated through the crowded space, we had to step lightly.

Пробираясь через толпу, нам приходилось действовать осторожно.

He learned to step lightly after encountering several minor accidents.

Он научился действовать осторожно после нескольких мелких происшествий.

In the quiet neighborhood, it's wise to step lightly after sunset.

В тихом районе лучше действовать осторожно после заката.

Moscow will step lightly, however, to avoid provoking its European rivals ahead of the next sanctions vote.

Москва будет действовать осторожно, чтобы не провоцировать своих европейских противников до следующего голосования по санкциям.

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