sneeze on someone or something

sneeze on someone or something
sneeze on someone or something
to aim a sneeze onto someone or something, probably by accident. •

Don't sneeze on me!

Don't sneeze on anything. Cover your nose and mouth!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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