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
Yeruslan-Folklore
BĚLa-Czech
Somporn-Thai
Gy&Eth;A-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Conn[kɔn]
RyderRIE-dərEnglish (Modern)