Thursday, 1 May 2014

Common Idioms - A Bull In A China Shop


Meaning:
  1. somebody who is very clumsy or rough, knocking things over and causing damage.
    • I always stay away from antique shops whenever I’m out with my brother. He’s like a bull in a china shop.

  1. somebody who is not very sensitive or tactful.
  • Despite knowing how delicate the situation was, Charles was like a bull in a china shop over dinner.

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