charming

charm (someone) with (something)

To enthrall and interest someone with something. During my visit this weekend, the school tried to charm me with activities and future internship opportunities, but I'm still just not interested in going there. She's no fool, so you'll have a hard time charming her with money alone.
See also: charm

Prince Charming

The (hypothetical) perfect man who has all of the traits that one (usually a woman) wants in a romantic partner. I'd almost given up hope of ever finding my own Prince Charming before I met you!
See also: charming, prince
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ˌPrince ˈCharming

(usually humorous) a man who seems to be a perfect boyfriend or husband because he is attractive, kind, etc: I’m still waiting for my Prince Charming!
This expression refers to a character in fairy tales such as Cinderella.
See also: charming, prince
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • charm
  • charm (someone) with (something)
  • charm with
  • intoxicate
  • intoxicate (someone) with (something)
  • intoxicate with
  • charm the pants off
  • charm the pants off (one)
  • beat out
  • beat something out
References in periodicals archive
Charming Charlie has 14 stores in Illinois, including locations in Aurora, Geneva, Bloomingdale, Gurnee and Schaumburg.
Bankrupt again, Charming Charlie to close all its stores
Charming Charlie's stores are located in 38 states, which have already begun their going out of business sales.
Charming Charlie Will Close All Its Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Second Avenue Capital Partners, LLC (SACP) has announced it has partnered with White Oak Commercial Finance, LLC to provide a USD 35,000,000 asset-backed revolving credit facility for Houston-based retailer Charming Charlie, the company said.
Second Avenue Capital, White Oak Commercial close USD 35m credit facility to Charming Charlie
Based on the star-studded trailer leaked on Tuesday, the film unfolds the lives of Cinderella (voiced by Tisdale), Snow White (Lavigne) and Sleeping Beauty (Hong Kong pop star G.E.M.)-three princesses vying for the love of Prince Charming (voiced by actor-singer Wilmer Valderrama).
WATCH: Sia, Demi Lovato, Avril Lavigne lend voices in 'Charming'
The event took place in the 270sqm store operated by Apparel Group, Charming Charlie's international licensing partner, and featured a ribbon cutting ceremony and a selfie box for shoppers to take photos for a chance to win prizes.
Charming Charlie opens store in Muscat Grand Mall
Nyla Barker, aged four, tries her hand at charming the worms with music
Come out, you worms!
Women's contemporary jewellery and accessory retailer Charming Charlie recently hosted a launch event at its Ezdan Mall store.
Charming Charlie's new store opens at Ezdan Mall
Charming, too, is Patrick's straightforward and unadorned style.
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
Synopsis: In "Prince Not So Charming", author Kathleen Grace takes the reader on a riveting journey with Cinderella as she navigates romance, emotional upheaval, and near-financial-death experiences--all of which lead her to find inner strength despite seemingly insurmountable setbacks.
Prince Not So Charming
Needless to say, Charles takes no notice but he and Sebastian do end up drifting apart and he makes a decisive break with Sebastian's charming mother Lady Marchmain after realising her charm is exercised purely as a way of exercising power.
Few worries at all for a charming man
Worm charming is a simple fun activity where a stretch of grass is divided up into small plots.
Charming past me; HELPING YOU PLAN YOUR TIME TOGETHER With Janet Tansley
The power of words; studies on charms and charming in Europe.
The power of words; studies on charms and charming in Europe
When told she was so lucky to be with such a charming man, she replied: "I don't believe in luck.
PHOTOS: Hugh Jackman insists he is 'very charming' at Wolverine..
However, in real life Pine is content with letting Benedict win in the charming stakes.
Chris Pine: Setting phasers to charm