English Expression · Intermediate
meat fly
blowfly
Pronunciation: say meat fly
Meaning
A blowfly, especially one that lays eggs on meat.
Example
The incredibly long body as well as the extended wings were of a gleaming purplish-gray colour: I can only liken it to that of a meat fly or common "bluebottle".
The incredibly long body as well as the extended wings were of a gleaming purplish-gray colour: I can only liken it to that of a meat fly or common "bluebottle".
Practice tips
- Practice meat fly out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.