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(idiomatic, UK) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; (signifies a strong aversion).

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not touch something with a barge pole

Source Word

not touch something with a barge pole

Verb

UK idiomatic

(idiomatic, UK) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; (signifies a strong aversion).

Japanese Meaning

極力関わりたくない、関わるのを避ける（強い嫌悪を表す）

詐欺の疑惑を聞いて以来、その会社と関係のあるものには絶対に近づかない。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, UK) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; (signifies a strong aversion).

not touch with a barge pole

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something

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