Not cause harm to anyone; be gentle, mild, and harmless. Also expressed as 'not hurt a flea.'
Examples:
- Paul's the kindest man — he wouldn't hurt a flea.
Origin: Early 1800s
Synonyms: not hurt a flea
Not cause harm to anyone; be gentle, mild, and harmless. Also expressed as 'not hurt a flea.'
Examples:
Origin: Early 1800s
Synonyms: not hurt a flea