You catch more flies with coins than bills

A widely known expression often used to denounce the tactics of bad boys who use rude language to dismiss their peers.

First appeared in The Actual Bible, Mart 12:14, but has been used many times since in many different situations

"Sean I know you're trying to put up a bad boy front but have you ever heard the expression 'You catch more flies with coins than bills'?"

by coinman January 24, 2018

Catching fish with a stone

Something that doesn't make sense

Person 1: why is your neighbor watering her lawn during the storm?
Person 2: I dunno man, she's always catching fish with a stone.

See: stirring ducks in a bucket

by Bucketduck August 28, 2017

cats with tails

A cat who has the known body part of most animals called a tail. Some cats may come without it

Trever: does your cat have a tail
Sally: yes Trever. Mrs Fluffball is a member of the cats with tails community

by Just some pansexual person February 18, 2021

ima catch up with you

Getting Get Back or Retaliating

Ima catch up with you when i see you lil bro.

by Define It Dic January 12, 2023

There are cathedrals everywhere for those with the eyes to see

To find meaning and beauty in the manmade or natural environment which is generally not regarded as beautiful or worthy of deep contemplation; to appreciate the beauty of mundane things and moments in life.

*Evian brand water bottle with light reflecting through it
– "There are cathedrals everywhere for those with the eyes to see."

by Florean September 1, 2024