It's important to tread carefully in unfamiliar territory.
tread lightly
Frequency:
75
%
The fragile ground required us to tread lightly.
tread cautiously
Frequency:
65
%
We had to tread cautiously to avoid any missteps.
Idiomatic Expressions for tread
Phrase: tread lightly
Meaning: to act or speak in a cautious or delicate manner
Usage: When addressing the issue, it's important to tread lightly to avoid causing offense.