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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
Reut-Hebrew
Shanelleshə-NELEnglish (Modern)
MeshachMEE-shak (English)Biblical
Bozhidara-Bulgarian
Natsukonah-tsoo-koJapanese
HerculesHUR-kyə-leez (English)Roman Mythology
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