like a moth to a flame in Podcasts

My friend dumped her boyfriend because he's just such a bad guy, but do you know what? She's getting back with him. She's like a moth to a flame. I know I shouldn't get involved in office drama, but I just love juicy gossip. I'm like a moth to a flame.

Exactly. And if we describe someone as being like a moth to a flame, it means they're very attracted to something which could be harmful for them. For example, I always try to be healthy, but I'm like a moth to a flame when it comes to chocolate. I can't resist. Let's hear some more examples from our BBC Learning English colleagues. I know that motorbike racing is dangerous, but I'm like a moth to a flame. I just have to do it.

Exactly. Well, in this programme we're learning an expression about moths, like a moth to a flame. Oh yes, that's a good one. Moths are attracted to light sources like lamps or flames, but getting too close can be dangerous for them.