Not trust (someone) farther than (one) can throw (them) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "not trust (someone) farther than (one) can throw (them)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Not trust (someone) farther than (one) can throw (them)

Not trust (someone) farther than (one) can throw (them) American British informal

To be extremely skeptical of someone
 

All of the members are not allowed to share any information regarding the project with outsiders? We can't trust anyone farther than we can throw them.

The reactionaries are scattering the fake news with aim of ruining the image of the state, but I wouldn't trust them farther than I can throw them.

I would not trust that guy farther than I can throw him after what he had done to me.

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