English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "my wife wouldn't hurt a fly" Mean?
Learn what "my wife wouldn't hurt a fly" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Reassure
My wife wouldn't hurt a fly.
This means the speaker is saying the wife is very gentle and harmless.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone defends a wife by saying she is harmless and would not hurt anyone.
Usage Scenario
Use this to defend someone's character by saying they are not aggressive. The phrase is common and reusable as an idiom.
Better ways to say it
1
She wouldn't hurt a fly.
2
My wife is harmless.
3
She's as gentle as can be.
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