Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.43 in modern English

Syllables: you -can -catch -more flies with- honey than with- vine-gar
IPA

86

Scrabble Score

44

Letters

7

Syllables

18

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

It is easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude rather than with rude demands and negativity.

Phrases

catch flies honey trap thirst trap

Frequently Paired Words

catch flies flytrap honey trap thirst trap

Questions

What does you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar mean?: It is easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude rather than with rude demands and negativity.

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