2007-08-24 13:20:51 · 8 answers · asked by Camera Girl 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I'm sorry, but all the previous answers were completely wrong.
This is an old-fashioned expression and is sometimes used sarcastically, so it's not surprising that people are a bit confused as to the correct meaning. The expression means that the person is quick, clever, or a go-getter.
Or, to put it another way, they are NOT slow, stupid, or lazy, and thus NOT the sort of person flies would likely land and stay on.
2007-08-24 14:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
expressions are usually badly interpreted because people are ignorant of them! languages breathe and change and adapt but expressions don't! this expression has nothing to do with intelligence, laziness or conning! simply, like the cows who attract the flies and move to brush them away. The expression should be correctly used for someone who is quick off the mark, one jump ahead and who is not behind in action.
2015-07-24 20:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by Alexander-Roy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Flies
2016-11-01 23:06:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a quote from Eugene Fields famous poem "Jest for Christmas". Means he's not particular, doesn't expect allot, but knows he's worthy of something cause he's not rotten. Hope that helps!
2007-08-24 13:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People who stagnate their lives, not do anything, will collect flies metaphorically.
2007-08-24 16:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by Felipaa' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't care
It does not effect them
Were other people worry about certain situations they don't
Love & Blessings
Milly
2007-08-24 13:30:17 · answer #6 · answered by milly_1963 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means no one can con you
2007-08-24 15:40:34 · answer #7 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's not my fault. none of the guilt is mine
2007-08-24 13:28:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋