Associations to the word «Flypaper»
Noun
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Wiktionary
FLYPAPER, noun. A strip of paper coated with a sticky, often poisonous, substance that catches and kills flies that land on it
FLYPAPER THEORY, noun. (economics) The idea that the burdens of taxation "stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy.
FLYPAPER THEORY, noun. (military) The idea that it is desirable to lure one's enemies into a single country or area where they can be more effectively dealt with.
Dictionary definition
FLYPAPER, noun. Paper that is poisoned or coated with a sticky substance to kill flies.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.