I wouldn't touch (something or someone) with a barge pole
I wouldn't touch (something or someone) with a barge pole
I do not want to become in any way involved in or with something or someone. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Get that cocaine away from me, I wouldn't touch that junk with a barge pole! You might think John is attractive, but I wouldn't touch him with a barge pole. He seems like a creep.
See also: barge, pole, touch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- I wouldn't touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole
- I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole
- wouldn’t touch someone/something with a ten-foot pole
- wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole
- chip
- chips
- up on (one's) ear
- addict
- addict (one) to (something)
- addict to