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Old 17-Jun-2006, 13:32
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Default Re: bull in a china shop

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Originally Posted by lilla
please tell me the meaning of "bull in a china shop".
A 'bull in a china shop' is a recklessly clumsy person. A bull is considered to be a large, clumsy animal always charging around. A china shop is a place where it is particularly important to be careful, as the items are delicate and fragile.
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