Forbidden fruit

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Cultural Reference

The term often alludes to themes of temptation and desire in literature and movies.

In that film, the jewels were the forbidden fruit for the thieves.

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Temptation Magnified

Desire for a 'forbidden fruit' is usually stronger because it's not allowed.

Sneaking out at night was the forbidden fruit of his teenage years.

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Not Literal Fruit

It's often not an actual fruit, but a metaphor for an enticing, banned thing.

For her, the motorcycle was the forbidden fruit her parents warned her about.