he, she, etc. won't eat you
(one) won't eat (someone)
Someone has no reason to be afraid of one; someone should not be shy about approaching or talking to one. Don't worry, child, I won't eat you. I just wanted to give you a message to pass along to your father. This is your Uncle Jack, son. Well, go on and shake his hand, he won't eat you. Well, come on in, I won't eat you! Actually, I have very good news for you—you got the promotion!
See also: eat
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he, she, etc. won’t ˈeat you
(informal) said to encourage somebody to speak to or approach somebody who seems frightening: Come on, Emma, Santa Claus won’t eat you! If you go closer, he’ll give you a present!See also: eat
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- (one) won't eat (someone)
- (one) won't bite (someone)
- (one) is not going to eat (someone)
- (one) is not going to bite (someone)
- accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
- accompany on a journey
- be like ships that pass in the night
- be ships that pass in the night
- be like ships passing in the night
- be left in charge (of someone or something)