How to Pronounce "drawn like a moth to a flame"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔn/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɔθ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɫeɪm
British English
dɹˈɔːn/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /mɑθ/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /flˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAWN like uh MOTH tuh FLAME
UK
drawn like uh MOTH too FLAME
Listen in Context
He was drawn like a moth to a flame to the city lights.
She was drawn like a moth to a flame to his mysterious smile.
Kids are drawn like a moth to a flame to the new playground.
Even though she knew it would end badly, she was drawn like a moth to a flame to the excitement.