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wouldn't touch it with a bargepole

wouldn't touch it with a bargepole

Would not do or be involved with something at all; would not get close to something. Primarily heard in UK. Do you really think I'm the person to call when you see a spider? I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole! I know that Sue is a terrible cook, so I wouldn't touch that meal with a bargepole!
See also: touch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Felicefe-LEE-cheItalian
Sung-Hosung-hoKorean
LaurenLAWR-ənEnglish
MelchiorMEL-khee-awr (Dutch), MEL-kyawr (English)Dutch, Judeo-Christian Legend
Minoo-Persian
Aemiliana-Ancient Roman
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