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.v
- tempt him with [money, a promise, an offer]
- he was tempted with [money]
- she was tempted by the [idea, promise, prospect, offer] of
- don't tempt me
- tempted her to [sin, cheat, steal]
- she was tempted to [sin]
- the [idea, salary] tempts me
- (don't) tempt fate
'tempting' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):