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Idiom wouldn't harm a flywouldn't harm/hurt a fly if you say that someone wouldn't hurt a fly, you mean that they are a gentle person and that they would not do anything to injure or upset anyone.Damian just isn't the violent type. He wouldn't hurt a fly.
wouldn't harm a flyIs particularly shy, diffident, or timid by nature. My brother is a very sweet, warm-hearted man who wouldn't harm a fly. How can you suspect him of committing this crime? he, she, etc. wouldn’t harm/hurt a ˈfly he, she, etc. is kind and gentle, and would not hurt anyone: The dog may look very fierce, but he wouldn’t hurt a fly. |