"Irresistible temptation" refers to a strong desire or temptation that is extremely hard to resist or say no to. It suggests that someone finds it almost impossible to resist or avoid the thing or situation they are tempted by.
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Now, however, I find an unexpected invitation from the CHRISTIAN CENTURY to be
an irresistible temptation to say a few things.
«If they were born just after and enter school later, they have 31 months, and for some of them, it is
an irresistible temptation.»
The voluminous curls are really
an irresistible temptation for a sexy look.
No time for friends, no time for any recreational activities and no time to have fun — either we are stuck with an irrevocable thirst to produce great academic results or
irresistible temptation to see our ambitions fulfilled thereby resulting in a complete submission to work and career.
Why is curiosity such
an irresistible temptation?
A divinely funny novel from the celebrated author of Single, Carefree, Mellow about the challenges of a good marriage, the delight and heartache of raising children, and
the irresistible temptation to wonder about the path not taken.
This anniversary edition will be
an irresistible temptation to any bibliophile.»
Children also tend to leave articles of food around on low tables and chairs,
an irresistible temptation for most puppies.
They do not have street cat survival instincts and their beauty and sweetness provide
an irresistible temptation for catnappers.
Patios, private spas, antique bed, luxurious linen and plump pillows are
an irresistible temptation to afternoon naps with weekend papers or juicy novels.
The incredible aromas will no doubt prove to be
an irresistible temptation.
Kuta Beach's
irresistible temptation will, sooner or later, have you succumb to the addictive ambience in this paradisiacal island.
For the anchorite saint, this desire, «to assume all forms - penetrate each atom — be matter itself» is the final and
irresistible temptation, the ultimate dream of the artist.
One common trait that we shared was
an irresistible temptation (maybe even a compulsion) to tamper with things, to overturn, problematize, extend, dilate, contaminate, etc., the usual meanings of things.
In the polarised world of climate change, this cocktail has proved
an irresistible temptation to organisations which campaign against President Bush's administration in support of enhanced action to curb greenhouse gas emissions.