"like a bowl in a china shop" meaning in English

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          "text": "On an intuition, Jennifer offered, “That’s why you and Mr Tate get along so well. He’s like an earthenware bowl in a china shop because he’s more real … more solid and down-to-earth.”",
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          "text": "Now, I sit as quiet as a bowl in a china shop.",
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          "text": "“Just get me whatever.” “Whatever what?” “Like a pen. Like a mug,” Jeff says. “Like a bowl in a china shop.”",
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