The idiom "not touch someone or something with a ten-foot pole" has unclear origins, but it is believed to have been in use since the early 19th century in the United States. It likely reflects a sense of extreme avoidance or reluctance. This expression is used to imply that someone or something is so undesirable or risky that you would not even consider coming into close contact, even with an extended ten-foot pole.

What is the origin of the idiom "not touch someone or something with a ten-foot pole" and when to use it?

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to {not} [touch] {sb/sth} with a ten-foot pole

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Definicja i znaczenie słowa „not touch somebody or something with a ten-foot pole” po angielsku

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