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