be swept off (one's) feet



be swept off (one's) feet

To become very quickly or suddenly enamored with or greatly admiring of someone; to be so thoroughly impressed or charmed by someone as to fall greatly in love with them. I think the reason Jane gets so suddenly invested in new relationships is because she loves being swept off her feet. I was completely swept off my feet when I met my late wife, so now, I can't imagine life without her.
See also: feet, off, swept

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aminah (1)-Arabic, Malay, Indonesian
Nnenna-Western African, Igbo
VÉRoniqueve-ro-NEEKFrench
Yoram-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Annis['ænis]
ChristiaanKRIS-tee-ah:nDutch