he, she, etc. wouldn't harm/hurt a fly
wouldn't harm a fly
Is particularly shy, diffident, or timid by nature. My brother is a very sweet, warm-hearted man who wouldn't harm a fly. How can you suspect him of committing this crime?
See also: fly, harm
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
wouldn't hurt a fly
orwouldn't harm a fly
If someone wouldn't hurt a fly or wouldn't harm a fly, they are very kind and gentle. She was such a lovely girl, who wouldn't have hurt a fly. He is, he insists, a pacifist, who would not harm a fly.
See also: fly, hurt
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
wouldn't hurt (or harm) a fly
used to emphasize how inoffensive and harmless a person or animal is.See also: fly, hurt
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
he, she, etc. wouldn’t harm/hurt a ˈfly
he, she, etc. is kind and gentle, and would not hurt anyone: The dog may look very fierce, but he wouldn’t hurt a fly.See also: fly, harm, hurt
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- wouldn't harm a fly
- not say boo (to anyone)
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- wouldn't hurt a fly
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- he, she, etc. wouldn't say boo to a goose
- wouldn't say boo to a goose