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Thesaurus: not touch something with a ten foot pole

not touch (something) with a ten foot pole (idiomatic) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; signifies a strong aversion. (idiomatic) To be unable (perhaps figuratively) to approach some…

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  1. not touch (something) with a ten foot pole (idiomatic) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; signifies a strong aversion. (idiomatic) To be unable (perhaps figuratively) to approach something or someone.