sweep off one's feet

sweep off one's feet  {v. phr.}

Вызывать у кого-л. сильные чувства (т.к. любовь или счастье) не поддающиеся контролю; переполнять/охватывать сильными чувствами; неожиданно добиться чьего-л. расположения благодаря симпатии.

The handsome football captain swept Joan off her feet when he said so many things to her at the dance.

Joan was swept off her feet when the football captain started flirting with her.

Mary is swept off her feet whenever she hears a band start playing.

John was swept off his feet when he won the contest.

Ср.: BOWL OVER (2), CARRY AWAY.