He tiptoed through the house.

Meaning: He walked very quietly inside a house.

Choice of Words: Tiptoed means to walk very quietly by taking small steps and putting your weight on the balls of your feet. House refers to a building where people live. When you put them together, "He tiptoed through the house" means he was walking very quietly inside a building where people live.

Alternative Expressions

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