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like a bull in a china shop

/laɪk ə bʊl ɪn ə ˈtʃaɪnə ʃɑp/

Example:

He handled the negotiations like a bull in a china shop, offending everyone involved.

soft touch

/sɔft tʌtʃ/

Example:

My dad is a real soft touch when it comes to lending money.

the lights are on but nobody’s home

/ðə laɪts ɑr ɑn bʌt ˈnoʊbədiz hoʊm/

Example:

He just stared blankly when I asked him a question, like the lights are on but nobody’s home.

(as) thick as two short planks

/əz θɪk əz tuː ʃɔrt plæŋks/

Example:

He's (as) thick as two short planks, he never understands anything.

be (as) daft as a brush

/bi əz dæft əz ə brʌʃ/

Example:

My uncle is as daft as a brush, always telling silly jokes.

be slow on the uptake

/bi sloʊ ɑn ðə ˈʌpˌteɪk/

Example:

He tends to be slow on the uptake, so you might need to explain it twice.
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