like a bowl in a china shop
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Eggcorn of like a bull in a china shop.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sai lệch của như một con bò trong một cửa hàng đồ sứ
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like a bowl in a china shop” mean?
Eggcorn of like a bull in a china shop.
Is “like a bowl in a china shop” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.