English / proverb
Honey Catches More Flies than Vinegar
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Politeness, diplomacy, and warmth win people over far better than hostility or harsh demands.
In context
01
Instead of screaming at the disheartened players, the coach praised their effort, knowing that honey catches more flies than vinegar.
02
Our lead negotiator secured crucial funding from skeptical sponsors because honey catches more flies than vinegar.
Synonyms
politeness wins out,kindness is persuasion,gentle persuasion
Antonyms
intimidation rules,harshness,brute force
Collocations
remember that honey catches more flies than vinegar,as the saying goes honey catches more flies than vinegar,realize honey catches more flies than vinegar