Meaning of the word "please your eye and plague your heart" in English
What does "please your eye and plague your heart" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
please your eye and plague your heart
US /pliːz jɔːr aɪ ænd pleɪɡ jɔːr hɑːrt/
UK /pliːz jɔː aɪ ənd pleɪɡ jɔː hɑːt/
Idiom
to choose something or someone based on physical attractiveness despite knowing it will lead to emotional distress or trouble
Example:
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Buying that expensive but unreliable sports car is a classic case of pleasing your eye and plaguing your heart.
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He knew the relationship would be difficult, but he decided to please his eye and plague his heart.