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.
See also: eat
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (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
- (one's) heart goes out to (someone)
- a stranger to (someone or something)
- be out of (one's) league
- be out of somebody's league