sweep someone off their feet

(verb) to quickly and thoroughly make someone like you, to charm someone

Example Sentences:

The young man wanted to sweep the pretty girl off her feet, so he walked up to her and told her she was the most beautiful woman in the world.

A: I have a new boyfriend, he’s so handsome!
B: Where did you meet?
A: He is my English teacher. He is so nice, and kind, and he swept me off my feet when he told me I was the most beautiful student he has ever had!
B: Wow, you should marry him!
A: Okay!

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sweep someone off their feet

Similar idioms:

  1. show-off
  2. pay lip service
  3. dead on one’s feet
  4. see through someone
  5. cold feet

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