a bull in a china shop — a person who is clumsy or careless in a delicate situation, often causing damage or problems
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is clumsy or careless in a delicate situation, often causing damage or problems
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə bʊl ɪn ə ˈtʃaɪnə ʃɑːp/
Korean meaning: 섬세한 상황에서 서툴거나 부주의한 사람, 종종 손상이나 문제를 일으키는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 어 불 인 어 **차이**너 샵
Example Sentences
- When my dad tries to use social media, he's like a bull in a china shop - he accidentally unfriends everyone!
- Don't ask Tom to help with the wedding preparations - he's a bull in a china shop when it comes to delicate arrangements.
- My little brother is like a bull in a china shop whenever he visits grandma's house full of antiques.
a bull in a china shop
NOUN//ə bʊl ɪn ə ˈtʃaɪnə ʃɑːp//
a person who is clumsy or careless in a delicate situation, often causing damage or problems
a massive bull stumbles forward through narrow aisles lined with precious china plates and teacups. The bull's thick body knocks over display shelves as it tries to navigate the cramped space. Beautiful porcelain pieces crash to the floor and shatter into countless fragments around its hooves. More delicate items teeter dangerously on nearby shelves from the vibrations. The horrified shop owner stands nearby with hands covering her face in shock. Other customers back away in alarm as more china continues falling. a person who is clumsy or careless in a delicate situation, often causing damage or problems
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17세기부터 사용된 영어 관용구로, 거대하고 힘센 황소가 섬세한 도자기들로 가득한 가게에 들어가면 모든 것을 부수고 다닐 것이라는 이미지에서 유래되었습니다. 섬세함과 거친 힘의 극명한 대비를 표현합니다.
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“When my dad tries to use social media, he's like a bull in a china shop - he accidentally unfriends everyone!”
“Don't ask Tom to help with the wedding preparations - he's a bull in a china shop when it comes to delicate arrangements.”
“My little brother is like a bull in a china shop whenever he visits grandma's house full of antiques.”
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