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Definition someone wouldn’t hurt/harm a fly in British English

someone wouldn’t hurt/harm a fly phrase

phrase
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used for saying that someone is very gentle and would not do anything to hurt or upset anyone

Example

Terry may look tough, but he wouldn't hurt a fly.

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Definition someone wouldn’t hurt/harm a fly in British English