Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing shop, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
a bull in a china shop
CEFR B2A clumsy person who causes damage or upset in a delicate situation.
Neutral
shut up shop
CEFR B2to stop working for the day or to close a business permanently
Informal