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: bargepole, touch

See also:

(someone/something) gets the job done
(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
(something) to go on
a fast talker
a ghost at the feast
a whole different animal
a whole different ball of wax
a whole different beast
a racing certainty
(you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)

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