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not hurt a fly |
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not hurt a fly not injure or upset anyone or anything She said the arrest was a mistake, that her husband wouldn't hurt a fly. Usage notes: also used in the forms can't hurt a fly, couldn't hurt a fly, and would never hurt a fly: He was so gentle he would never hurt a fly. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Shuan would not hurt a fly except when he was drinking. "Oh, believe me, my anger means nothing; I could not hurt a fly," I smiled back bitterly. |
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