cast a spell on (someone or something)
cast a spell on (someone or something)
1. Literally, to induce the effects of a magic spell on someone or something, as in a fantasy story or film. My kids love this movie—it's about a group of animals that must work together to cast a spell on their forest in order to protect it.
2. By extension, to charm, enthrall, or otherwise captivate one. That girl must have really cast a spell on you if you're calling her already. It seems that the new CDEO has cast a spell on the board, because they're endorsing all of his plans.
See also: cast, on, spell
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cast a spell
(on someone)1. Lit. to enchant someone with a magic spell. The wizard cast a spell on the frog, turning it into a prince with bad skin.
2. Fig. to intrigue and delight someone. She is a real beauty. She cast a spell on every man she met.
See also: cast, spell
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- cast a spell
- break a/the spell
- break the spell
- divert
- divert (someone or something) from (someone or something)
- divert from
- smite
- smite (someone or something) with (something)
- smite with
- delude (someone) with (something)