English / proverb
A Moment on the Lips, a Lifetime on the Hips
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Temporary indulgence in rich, unhealthy food brings fleeting pleasure but can lead to long-term weight gain and health struggles
In context
01
When distributing nutrition parcels, the health counselor reminded villagers that a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips applies to excess sugar.
02
While sharing festive sweets, she smiled and cautioned her colleagues, 'Remember, a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips!'
Synonyms
fleeting indulgence brings lasting regret,dietary caution,short pleasure long consequence
Antonyms
eat drink and be merry,guilt-free eating,healthy eating habits
Collocations
humorous reminder that a moment on the lips,caution with a moment on the lips,recite a moment on the lips