tiptoe around (something)

Translations
ходить вокруг да около (чего-то)
He was tiptoeing around the issue, not wanting to upset anyone.
Он ходил вокруг да около этой проблемы, не желая никого расстраивать.
Definitions
To approach a situation or topic cautiously or delicately, often to avoid causing offense or to navigate a sensitive issue.