like a bug to a zapper
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Meaning · English
irresistibly lured into something harmful.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Yet I walked into the trap like a bug to a zapper.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like a bug to a zapper” mean?
irresistibly lured into something harmful.
Is “like a bug to a zapper” formal or informal?
like a bug to a zapper is generally informal.