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1. Definition of wouldn't hurt a fly in the Idioms Dictionary. wouldn't hurt a fly phrase. What does wouldn't hurt a fly expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

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2. Definition of not hurt a fly in the Idioms Dictionary. not hurt a fly phrase. What does not hurt a fly expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

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3. The term “wouldn’t a harm a fly” is a common saying that means a person is mild, gentle, or kind. Example: Susie felt that she was married to a wonderful man. He was always polite and respectful to her and others. He would frequently help with any chores that needed to be done around the house, and he made her feel appreciated.

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4. A variant of this expression is wouldn’t hurt a fly. Origin of Wouldn’t Harm a Fly. This expression first appeared in the late s. The idea is that most people would have no problem killing a fly, a widely despised animal. However, if a person were so incredibly gentle and peaceful, he or she might take pity on a fly and allow it to live.

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5. Sep 10,  · Wouldn't harm a fly definition: If you say that someone wouldn't hurt a fly or wouldn't harm a fly, you are emphasizing | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

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6. When a building came crashing on a ‘gentle giant’ who wouldn’t hurt a fly. BySharmeen Hakim / Updated: Aug 19, She said that during the entire rescue operation Bruce’s brother-in.

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7. They'll see and they'll know, and they'll say, 'Why, she wouldn't even harm a fly.' Norman Bates: It's not like my mother is a maniac or a raving thing. She just goes a little mad sometimes.

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8. Jul 21,  · 'She wouldn't hurt a fly!' Akita owners in Hull bite back after breed is criticised After a pair of Akitas attacked a springer spaniel this week the breed has come under fire.

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