honey catches more flies than vinegar
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “honey catches more flies than vinegar” mean?
Synonym of you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
Is “honey catches more flies than vinegar” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.