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Drawn like a moth to a flame Meaning in English

expression

DRAWN like uh MOTH tuh FLAME
drawn like uh MOTH too FLAME

Definition

This expression is used when someone is strongly attracted to something or someone, even if it is risky, dangerous, or unwise. It compares people to moths that are irresistibly drawn to a flame, often getting hurt as a result.

Usage & Nuances

This is a simile and set expression, often used for romantic attraction or fascination with something dangerous. Can be used both seriously and with irony. Usually describes irresistible, often ill-advised attractions. Usually follows the structure 'be drawn like a moth to a flame'.

Spanish: atraído como una polilla a la luzPortuguese (BR): atraído como uma mariposa pela luzPortuguese (PT): atraído como uma traça pela luzChinese (Simplified): 像飞蛾扑火一样被吸引Chinese (Traditional): 像飛蛾撲火一樣被吸引Hindi: जैसे पतंगा लौ को आकर्षित होता हैArabic: منجذب كالعثة إلى اللهبBengali: প্রজাপতির মতো আগুনের প্রতি আকৃষ্টRussian: тянет как мотылька на огоньJapanese: 蛾が炎に引き寄せられるようにVietnamese: bị thu hút như con thiêu thân lao vào lửaKorean: 불나방이 불빛에 끌리듯Turkish: alev gibi ateşe çekilmekUrdu: جیسے پروانہ شمع کی طرف کھنچتا ہےIndonesian: tertarik seperti ngengat ke api

Example Sentences

He was drawn like a moth to a flame to the city lights.

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She was drawn like a moth to a flame to his mysterious smile.

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Kids are drawn like a moth to a flame to the new playground.

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Even though she knew it would end badly, she was drawn like a moth to a flame to the excitement.

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I've always been drawn like a moth to a flame to anything risky, even when I should know better.

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Every time there's drama at work, he's drawn like a moth to a flame.

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