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
Aymer['eimə]
Nathanaelnay-THAN-ee-əl (English), nay-THAN-yəl (English)Biblical, Biblical Greek
Allegraə-LEG-rə (English), ahl-LE-grah (Italian)English (Rare), Italian (Rare)
MarvynMAHR-vinEnglish (Rare)
Borghildr-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology
Goode[gud]