Meaning of the word "not touch somebody/something with a ten-foot pole" in English
What does "not touch somebody/something with a ten-foot pole" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
not touch somebody/something with a ten-foot pole
US /nɑt tʌtʃ ˈsʌmˌbɑː.di ˈsʌm.θɪŋ wɪθ ə tɛn fʊt poʊl/
UK /nɑt tʌtʃ ˈsʌmˌbɑː.di ˈsʌm.θɪŋ wɪθ ə tɛn fʊt poʊl/
Idiom
1.
to refuse to have anything to do with someone or something because you dislike them or it so much
Example:
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I wouldn't touch that job with a ten-foot pole; the working conditions are terrible.
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After his scandalous behavior, no one in the community would touch him with a ten-foot pole.
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