not hurt a fly

US /nɑt hɜrt ə flaɪ/
UK /nɑt hɜrt ə flaɪ/
"not hurt a fly" picture
1.

虫も殺さない, おとなしい

to be gentle and harmless; to be incapable of causing harm to anyone or anything

:
Despite his tough appearance, he wouldn't hurt a fly.
彼の強面な見た目にもかかわらず、彼は虫も殺さない
My grandmother is so sweet; she wouldn't hurt a fly.
私の祖母はとても優しくて、虫も殺さない