bull in a china shop

Example Sentences

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“He’s a bull in a China shop,” McCoy said.

From Los Angeles Times

One longtime NFL figure familiar with Bieniemy, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said he came across “like a bull in a china shop; he’s almost honest to a fault, too.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Shelley described him as "like a bull in a china shop - once he gets moving, nothing's going to stop him".

From BBC

Both are veteran politicians who have the traits of a bull in a china shop.

From BBC

“Tutu’s always got a smile on his face and a toothpick in his mouth. Benny Sko, hilarious, like a bull in a china shop.”

From Seattle Times