Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
like-a-moth-to-a-flame
idiom
/laɪk ə mɔθ tə ə fleɪm/
Definition
A phrase used to describe someone who is irresistibly drawn to something that is potentially harmful.
Examples
- She knew the risks of that relationship, but she went back to him like a moth to a flame.
- The thrill of adventure pulls him in like a moth to a flame, regardless of the dangers involved.
Meaning
It refers to the tendency of a person to be attracted to something dangerous or destructive, much like a moth is drawn to a bright light.
Synonyms
- drawn to danger
- attracted to risk
- compelled by temptation
