Like a moth to the flame

Meaning

Describes a person being irresistibly drawn to something dangerous, addictive, or obviously bad for them. It suggests a lack of control despite knowing the outcome will be painful.

Dramatic, cautionary

Used in a sentence

• He went back to his old ways like a moth to the flame.
• She is drawn to bad news like a moth to the flame every single weekend.
• Don't go near that sale rack or you will be like a moth to the flame.