I wouldn't trust as far as I could throw

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I wouldn't trust somebody as far as I could throw them. (informal)

something that you say which means that you do not trust someone at all I'll admit John is very charming, but I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.

See also: could, far, throw, trust

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