tempting

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈtɛmptɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(tempting)

Collocations for "tempting"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "tempting" in context.

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tempt

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
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  1. tempt him with [money, a promise, an offer]
  2. he was tempted with [money]
  3. she was tempted by the [idea, promise, prospect, offer] of
  4. don't tempt me
  5. tempted her to [sin, cheat, steal]
  6. she was tempted to [sin]
  7. the [idea, salary] tempts me
  8. (don't) tempt fate
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