Associations to the word «Flypaper»

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

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King