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Definition sweep someone off their feet in British English

sweep someone off their feet phrase

phrase
1

to have a strong effect on someone so that they quickly become attracted to you

Example

He was hoping to sweep her off her feet, but she just laughed.

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2

to lift someone

Example

The wind almost swept us off our feet.

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Definition sweep someone off their feet in British English