Maksud perkataan "though honey is sweet, do not lick it off a briar" dalam bahasa Melayu

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though honey is sweet, do not lick it off a briar

US /ðoʊ ˈhʌni ɪz swiːt, duː nɑːt lɪk ɪt ɔːf ə ˈbraɪər/
UK /ðəʊ ˈhʌni ɪz swiːt, duː nɒt lɪk ɪt ɒf ə ˈbraɪə/
"though honey is sweet, do not lick it off a briar" picture

Idiom

madu memang manis, tapi jangan dijilat dari duri

even if something is attractive or desirable, it is not worth obtaining if it involves too much risk or pain

Contoh:
He wanted the high-paying job despite the toxic environment, but I reminded him that though honey is sweet, do not lick it off a briar.
Dia mahukan pekerjaan bergaji tinggi itu walaupun persekitarannya toksik, tetapi saya mengingatkannya bahawa walaupun madu itu manis, jangan menjilatnya dari semak berduri.
Investing in that shady scheme might seem profitable, but remember: though honey is sweet, do not lick it off a briar.
Melabur dalam skim mencurigakan itu mungkin nampak menguntungkan, tetapi ingat: walaupun madu itu manis, jangan menjilatnya dari semak berduri.