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What does forbidden fruit mean?

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Noun
  1. (biblical) The fruit forbidden to Adam.
  2. (idiomatic) Illicit pleasure.
  3. Something desired that cannot be had.
  4. A small variety of shaddock (Citrus maxima), or sometimes other citrus fruits.
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With regard to the age limit, we should perhaps avoid making this matter into something of a forbidden fruit.
The forbidden fruit loses its charm as soon as it appears no longer to be forbidden!
Tasting this somewhat forbidden fruit was not always such a brilliant idea, as it would inevitably gum up our throats.
They have no decision-making skills or sense of moderation when faced with the forbidden fruit roll-up.
Try to prohibit alcohol, for fear of abuse, and all you do is offer your children the self-defeating fascination of the forbidden fruit.
Lately, my fascination with the notion of forbidden fruit does not concern rebellious acts, but rather romantic prospects.

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