siren song
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See also: sirensong and Siren song
English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From the songs of the sirens in Greek mythology, whose bewitching song lured mariners to their doom.
Pronunciation
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Noun
[edit]siren song (plural siren songs)
- (idiomatic) An enticing but dangerous appeal, especially a misleading one.
- 1914, Jack London, “The Sea Farmer”, in The Strength of the Strong:
- Romance never sang to him her siren song, and Adventure had never shouted in his sluggish blood.
- 2009 March 26, Michael Elliott, “Global Trade: The Road to Ruin”, in Time:
- Said World Bank president Robert Zoellick: "Leaders must not heed the siren song of protectionist fixes. Economic isolationism can lead to a negative spiral of events."
Synonyms
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[edit]enticing but dangerous appeal
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