comme un éléphant dans un magasin de porcelaine

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French

Etymology

Literally, like an elephant in a china shop.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ.m‿œ̃.n‿e.le.fɑ̃ dɑ̃.z‿œ̃ ma.ɡa.zɛ̃ d(ə) pɔʁ.sə.lɛn/
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Adverb

comme un éléphant dans un magasin de porcelaine

  1. (simile) like a bull in a china shop