Not trust someone further than you can throw them meaning

What does the saying 'Not trust someone further than you can throw them' mean?

Idiom: Not trust someone further than you can throw them

Meaning:

If you don't trust someone further than you could throw them, it means you don't trust them at all.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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