flock or swarm

[pallavi kakkar]

Hi,

Please let me know whether we say swarm of flies or flock of flies.

We have a swarm of flies on our terrace everyday.

Kind Regards

Pallavi

 

[stanislaw.masny]

I would say 'You have a swarm of flies...', because 'flock' associates with greater living creatures.

 

[emsr2d2]

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