wouldn't touch someone/something with a ten-foot pole

I wouldn't touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole

I do not want to become in any way involved in or with something or someone. Primarily heard in US. Get that cocaine away from me. I wouldn't touch that junk with a ten-foot pole! You might think John is attractive, but I wouldn't touch him with a ten-foot pole. He seems like a creep. Sushi? No way—I wouldn't touch raw fish with a ten-foot pole.

See also: pole, touch

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wouldn’t touch someone/something with a ten-foot pole

tv. would not get involved with someone or something. Forget it. I wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole.

See also: pole, someone, something, touch

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