Moth to a Flame
Ret's Word of the Day: Moth to a Flame Moth to a Flame (like a) /mɒθ tu ə fleɪm/ (Pronounced: moth too uh flaym ) UK pronunciation US pronunciation Meaning: Describes someone who is irresistibly and often dangerously attracted to something or someone, despite knowing it could lead to harm — just as moths are drawn to bright lights or flames that can burn or kill them. Dialogue Sara : "Why do you keep going back to that toxic job? The boss treats everyone terribly." Mike : "I know it's bad for me, but the excitement and the paycheck draw me in." Sara : "You're like a moth to a flame — you can't resist even though it'll burn you eventually." Mike : "Yeah, you're right. Time to find something safer." Etymology The idiom "like a moth to a flame" ...