siren song

noun

the enticing appeal of something alluring but potentially dangerous

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he succumbed to the siren call of the wilderness

• Syn: ↑siren call

• Hypernyms: ↑appeal, ↑appealingness, ↑charm

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noun

: an alluring utterance or appeal; especially : one that is seductive or deceptive

the siren song of the metropolis

the siren song of the advertising man — H.H.Martin

follow the siren song of printing more money — W.M.Martin b. 1906

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siren song,

a call or song of enticement; something which attracts a person irresistibly: »

Africa's siren song to aluminum manufacturers isn't emanating from the Belgian Congo alone, by any means (Wall Street Journal).

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noun, pl ⋯ songs [count]

: something that is very appealing and makes you want to go somewhere or do something but that may have bad results

— often + of

They could not resist the siren song of fame and money.

; called also siren call