I love analyzing my native language, American English, and helping non-native speakers make sense of it. I've been doing this for fun with friends who speak English as a second language for nearly 30 years. I would like to first thank A.D., C.F. and E.A., and now P.G., for inspiring me to finally write this stuff down!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Bull in a china shop
If someone is a 'bull in a china shop,' it means they are somewhat clumsy -- not very graceful -- and prone to breaking things.
Example:
-I'm sorry for breaking your vase, Mom.
-It's okay. You're a bull in a china shop.
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