fel iâr yn cerdded ar farwor

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • fel iâr yn sangu ar farwor, fel iâr yn sengi ar farwor

Etymology

Literally, “like a hen walking on embers”.

Prepositional phrase

fel iâr yn cerdded ar farwor

  1. (idiomatic) to proceed cautiously, to move gingerly

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “iâr yn cerdded”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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