be/make a hit with somebody

be a hit with (someone)

To elicit a favorable or enthusiastic response from someone. That dish was a big hit with our friends, so I'm sure the people at the church potluck will love it too.
See also: hit

make a hit with (someone)

To elicit a favorable or enthusiastic response from someone. You really made a big hit with m friends—they can't stop gushing about you.
See also: hit, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make a hit with someone

to please someone; to impress someone. The dessert you served really made a hit with the guests. Her talk made a hit with the audience.
See also: hit, make
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

be/make a (big, etc.) ˈhit with somebody

be liked very much by somebody when they first meet you: You’ve made quite a hit with my mother. She really likes you. The new teacher is a big hit with all the students as well as the other members of staff.
See also: hit, make, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be a hit with (someone)
  • make a hit with (someone)
  • rock the house
  • get a laugh
  • without (even) batting an eye
  • without (even) batting an eyelash
  • without (even) blinking an eye
  • without batting an eye
  • without blinking an eye