Flies are annoying insects and are often attracted to dirty or decomposing objects. Dreaming about flies indicate that you are feeling annoyed by friends and surroundings. Without a clear head, and thinking your next steps, you may be thinking of doing something foolish. Flies in a dream also signifies a postponement of success.
Some people say that seeing flies in dream is a way to show that you are trying to escape your worries and troubles. Others would argue that it is about the fragility or shortness of life, which is why the fly seems to be hovering around you.
Unfortunately, the interpretation of a fly in a dream is also deeply rooted in the ancient belief that a fly could represent death because they carry diseases and spread them to humans.