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Meaning of you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch mit einem Tropfen Honig fängt man mehr Fliegen als mit einem Fass Essig
Español más moscas se cogen con miel que con hiel
Français on n'attrape pas des mouches avec du vinaigre plus fait douceur que violence
Italiano si pigliano più mosche in una gocciola di miele che in un barile d'acete
Nederlands vliegen vang je met stroop en niet met azijn

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

you can lead a horse to water you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make her drink you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink you can say that again you can't be half pregnant

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