like a moth to the flame

like a moth to the flame

With intense and immediate attraction. Likened to the attraction of moths to bright lights. We brought out the water slide for the party and the kids came running like moths to the flame. Whenever I park my Ferrari, there's inevitably someone who wants to come gawk at it, like a moth to the flame.
See also: flame, like, moth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

like a moth to the flame

irresistibly attracted to someone or something.
See also: flame, like, moth
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • like a moth to a flame
  • hots
  • eye sex
  • scope on (one)
  • scope on someone
  • scope someone
  • tourist trap
  • sweep off feet
  • sweep one off feet
  • sweep somebody off their feet
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