目めの毒どく

expression, noun

temptation; too good to resist; something one shouldn't see

Often used when seeing something desirable (food, goods, etc.) makes one want it, or when seeing something is bad for one's peace of mind. Frequently appears in phrases like 目の毒だ or 目の毒になる.

• このケーキは目めの毒どくだ。ダイエット中ちゅうなのに。

  This cake is too much of a temptation—I'm on a diet.

• 新しん作さくのゲームを見みると目めの毒どくだから、お店みせには近ちかづかない。

  Seeing the new game is a temptation, so I stay away from the store.

expression, noun

harmful to the eyes; bad for one's eyes

Literal meaning: something that damages or strains the eyes. Less common than the figurative sense, but still used, e.g., for bright lights or excessive screen time.

• 暗くらいところで本ほんを読よむのは目めの毒どくだ。

  Reading in the dark is bad for your eyes.