金かねに目めがくらむ

expression, godan verb (-mu)

be blinded by money; lose one's moral compass for riches

Describes a state where greed overrides caution, conscience, or good judgment. Often used in warnings or moral commentary.

See also: 目がくらむ

• 金かねに目めがくらんで、詐さ欺ぎに手てを出だしてしまった。

  Blinded by money, I ended up getting involved in fraud.

• 金かねに目めがくらむと、人ひとは簡かん単たんに道みちを踏ふみ外はずす。

  When people are blinded by money, they easily stray from the right path.