Meaning of 'Bull in a China shop'
What does the saying 'Bull in a China shop' mean?
Idiom: Bull in a China shop
Meaning:
If someone behaves like a bull in a China shop, they are clumsy when they should be careful.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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