do things to (one)

do things to (one)

To be deeply emotionally affecting for one. That movie just does things to me—I can't watch it without crying.
See also: thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ˈdo things to somebody

(informal) have a powerful emotional effect on somebody: That song just does things to me.
See also: somebody, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • save someone's skin
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • #dead
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • pillow-biter