Meaning of 'You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar'
What does the saying 'You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar' mean?
Idiom: You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
Meaning:
This means that it is easier to persuade people if you use polite arguments and flattery than if you are confrontational.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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