English Explanatory Dictionary

like a moth to the flame

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Inescapably allured by something harmful.

Pronunciation

En-au-like a moth to the flame.ogg

Word forms

like a moth to the flame like a moth to a flame like a moth to flame

Etymology

From the behavior of moths, that are instinctively attracted to light and are sometimes observed to go directly into flames, seemingly committing suicide.

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