Be under (someone's) spell In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be under (someone's) spell", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-10 10:03

Meaning of Be under (someone's) spell

Synonyms:

fall under (someone's) spell

Be under (someone's) spell verb phrase

To be influenced or dominated by someone who enchants or seduces you.

He was under the princess's spell because of her beauty and charm.

Although Kim has broken up with Mark, she’s under his spell again.

As Peter was under her spell, he's determined to get married with her.

Other phrases about:

rule the roost
to be the most powerful person who controls and makes the decisions in a group
an easy touch

a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.

throw/put your weight behind something

Use one's influence and power to support someone

take (someone, something, or some place) by storm

1. To seize or take control of someone, something, or some place with a sudden and fierce attack

2. To gain a rapid and great fame or success in a place, a field or a particular group of people

in (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something

To be under the control of someone or something

Grammar and Usage of Be under (someone's) spell

Verb Forms

  • be under (someone's) spell

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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to make something count
to ensure that the maximum benefit is obtained or to make something have as useful and positive an effect as possible
Example: You only get one chance, so you have to make it count.
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