Have under your spell Meaning in English
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Definition
To strongly attract, fascinate, or charm someone, so they feel as if they cannot resist you—like being under a magic spell.
Usage & Nuances
This is an idiomatic, somewhat poetic phrase, often used about strong attraction, admiration, or a kind of 'magnetic' effect one has on someone. It implies emotional or even romantic charm but does not mean literal magic. Used in both serious and playful contexts. Common collocation: 'have someone under your spell'.
Example Sentences
He seems to have her under his spell.
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The singer had the audience under her spell all night.
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You really have me under your spell when you smile.
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She totally had him under her spell from the first moment they met.
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It’s like you have everyone under your spell when you walk into a room.
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Don’t let his charm fool you—he loves to have people under his spell.
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