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- wouldn't touch it with a bargepole
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!
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Alfwin | | - | Ancient Germanic |
| Viona | | - | English (Rare) |
| Altman | | ['ɔ:ltmən] | |
| Micaiah | | mie-KAY-ə (English), mi-KIE-ə (English) | Biblical |
| Deryck | | - | English (Rare) |
| Lalia | | - | English (Rare) |