wouldn't harm a fly
Incapable of violence
Wouldn't harm a fly describes someone so gentle or meek they couldn't hurt even the most insignificant creature.
The phrase emphasizes extreme harmlessness, often used to defend someone's character: He wouldn't harm a fly—there's no way he started that fight.
Sometimes spoken with naive conviction about someone who turns out to be dangerous.
- lambJuvenile sheep
- gentle giantLarge but kindhearted being
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- hugTight, affectionate clasp
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
nonviolence · gentleness · soft touch · dove · morality · cuddle · empathy · restraint · pacifism · turn the other cheek · tender-hearted · benevolence · Mother Teresa · humaneness · altruism · passivity · forgiveness · puppy
wouldn't harm a flyviolent
Involving physical force
brutal · vicious · bloodthirsty · murderous · savage
wouldn't harm a flycruel
Willfully causing suffering
sadistic · heartless · vile · ruthless · cold-blooded
wouldn't harm a flydangerous
Apt to cause harm
menacing · threatening · deadly · lethal · armed and dangerous
would, harm, harmful, harmless, harmfully, harmlessness, harmed, harming, harms