idioms using “walk”

A walk in the park

Something that is easy, requires no effort

“For the champion marathoner, the Boston Marathon was a walk in the park.”

To walk the walk

To show something is true by actually doing it

“The coach claims that he can lead the team to the championships, but we’ll soon see if he can walk the walk.”

Walk all over (someone)

To abuse or take advantage of (someone)

“You have to make it clear that you deserve respect. Otherwise, the team leader will walk all over you.”

Walk on eggshells

To try hard to not upset someone

“Everyone has been walking on eggshells all morning to keep from annoying Yasui-san, who is in a bad mood.”

Walk and chew gum

To do more than one thing at a time

“We are just freshmen, but doesn’t management realize that we can walk and chew gum at the same time?”