Double-Meaning Phrase: 'A spoonful of honey is worth more than a gallon of vinegar.'

@Shavkat (140463)

Philippines

November 12, 2020 10:21pm CST

Literally, honey is useful in catching more flies than a gallon of vinegar. The downside is that more ants will eat it.

On the other hand, this phrase means 'expresses the idea that it is more effective to be polite and ingratiating than to be hostile or demanding.' Does it make sense? Are there any phrases with double-meaning in mind? Image Credit: resize.hswstatic.com

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@Fa_Maverick (9491)

• Australia

13 Nov 20

Jack of all trades, master of none. id rather be average at many things than an expert in only one thing

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@Shavkat (140463)

• Philippines

13 Nov 20

That's an inspiring phrase, too. It has double-meaning and it depends on how people perceive it.

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@Fa_Maverick (9491)

• Australia

13 Nov 20

@Shavkat Indeed.

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@Shavkat (140463)

• Philippines

14 Nov 20

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@Cheyee (8352)

• Pakanbaru, Indonesia

13 Nov 20

I never knew that phrase exist!!! Thank you for sharing.

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@Shavkat (140463)

• Philippines

14 Nov 20

It's my pleasure to share.

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@jefferson126 (3377)

• Shenzhen, China

13 Nov 20

thanks for sharing,it got the point.

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@Shavkat (140463)

• Philippines

13 Nov 20

It's my pleasure to share.

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@rhuenz (10642)

•

13 Nov 20

yeah,It make sense. Thanks for sharing Just heard it now.

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@Shavkat (140463)

• Philippines

13 Nov 20

Thanks for appreciating the phrase.

@piyushbhatia1 (11695)

• India

13 Nov 20

Thanks for the expression

@Shavkat (140463)

• Philippines

13 Nov 20

No worries.

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