swept



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

sweep (something) under the mat

To ignore, deny, or conceal from public view or knowledge something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation. The senator has been accused of trying to sweep his former drug use under the mat. You need to stop sweeping your problems under the mat. Nothing will get resolved like that!
See also: mat, sweep

swept away

made extremely emotional or enthusiastic carried away You couldn't help being swept away by the beauty of the place.
See also: away, swept

swept up (in something)

suddenly very involved in something Billings went there for a vacation and got so swept up in the place that he never left.
See also: swept, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eudorayoo-DAWR-ə (English)Greek Mythology
JeannaJEE-nəEnglish
Waleryvah-LE-riPolish
Akibaah-KEE-vahHebrew
Lovisaloo-VEE-sahSwedish
Narantsetseg-Mongolian