an open door may tempt a saint

Definice a význam slova „an open door may tempt a saint“ v angličtině

an open door may tempt a saint

used to suggest that even individuals with strong moral values and principles may be susceptible to temptation and that it is important to be mindful of one's actions and choices

Proverb

Příklady

I was determined to stick to my diet, but when my coworker left a box of donuts on the table, I could n't resist. It's true what they say - an open door may tempt a saint.

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Blízká Slova

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anachronism

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Definice a význam slova „an open door may tempt a saint“ v angličtině

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