No Flies on Them
Definition: This idiom means that someone is very alert, sharp, and witty, and no one can deceive or fool them.
Synonyms:
- Sharp as a tack
- Quick on the uptake
- Always on the ball
- Astute
Antonyms:
- Gullible
- Slow-witted
- Absent-minded
- Oblivious
Related Phrases:
- No moss growing under their feet
- Nobody’s fool
- Sharp as a knife
Humorous Quote: “She’s so sharp she could cut herself just by thinking!”
Proverbs:
- “He who hesitates is lost.”
- “A stitch in time saves nine.”
Literature Recommendations:
- “Sherlock Holmes” by Arthur Conan Doyle
- “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card
- “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking” by Malcolm Gladwell
Song Recommendations:
- “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top
- “Depressed in the Tar-Barrel” by Woody Guthrie
Movie Recommendations:
- “Catch Me If You Can” (2002)
- “The Social Network” (2010)
- “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001)
Quiz Time!
### What does 'No flies on them' mean?
- [x] They're very sharp and alert.
- [ ] They have uncontrollable energy.
- [ ] They're popular among friends.
- [ ] They are extremely shy.
> **Explanation:** It means that someone is very alert and cannot be fooled easily.
### Which phrase means the same as 'No flies on them'?
- [ ] Caught red-handed
- [ ] A drop in the ocean
- [x] Always on the ball
- [ ] Make hay while the sun shines
> **Explanation:** "Always on the ball" is a phrase that conveys the same meaning of someone being very alert and sharp.
### True or False: 'No moss growing under their feet' is a similar phrase to 'No flies on them'
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** This phrase also means someone is very alert and active, without being too easygoing or lazy.
💡 Inspirational Thought: Stay sharp and keep the flies away—not just with good hygiene, but by maintaining your wits and being forever perceptive.
Farewell for now.
📚 “A mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled.” - Plutarch
