English Dictionary

not touch something with a barge pole

動詞

イギリス英語 慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

極力関わりたくない、関わるのを避ける（強い嫌悪を表す）

After hearing about the fraud allegations, I would not touch something with a barge pole that had any connection to that company.

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。

意味（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 （ canonical ）

something （ alternative ）