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English / proverb

Forbidden Fruit Is the Sweetest

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Things that are prohibited, restricted, or off-limits often seem far more appealing and desirable.

In context

01

He wore the brightly colored silk scarf despite strict dress code prohibitions, proving forbidden fruit is the sweetest.

02

Youth culture often gravitates toward rebellious fashion trends because forbidden fruit is the sweetest.

Synonyms

illicit pleasures are tempting,allure of the taboo,desire for the forbidden

Antonyms

lawful pleasure,permitted satisfaction,authorized choice

Collocations

prove forbidden fruit is the sweetest,remember forbidden fruit is the sweetest,allure of forbidden fruit is the sweetest

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗