• В РОТ НЕ ВОЗЬМЕШЬ; В РОТ НЕЛЬЗЯ ВЗЯТЬ coll
[VP; these forms only; neg pfv fut, gener. 2nd pers sing (1st var.) or impers predic with быть (2nd var.)]
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⇒ sth. is extremely unpalatable, not suitable for eating:
- you don't dare touch it;
- you can't eat it;
- it's inedible (not fit to eat).
♦ Мясо так подгорело, что в рот нельзя взять. This meat is so burnt you can't eat it.
Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь. — М.: ACT-ПРЕСС КНИГА. С.И. Лубенская. 2004.