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wouldn't hurt a fly idiom informal If you say that someone wouldn't hurt a fly, you mean they are gentle and would not do anything to injure or offend anyone.连一只苍蝇都不肯伤害,心地善良 Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples calm and nice to others gentleShe's so sweet and gentle with the children. mildHer grandmother is such a kind, mild person. mild-manneredHe's a mild-mannered diplomat known for his measured responses to crisis. genteelThey're lovely, genteel people who sent flowers when her father passed away. wouldn't hurt a flyOh, she's so nice, she wouldn't hurt a fly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Tender & gentle caressing caressingly fly gentle gentleness gently meekly meekness mild mild-mannered mildness non-critical soft softness softy tender tender-hearted tenderly tenderness
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