charm the pants off
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“He was that kind of man. He was an advocate, a role model. He was like king of our house. Strong-willed, poetic, humorous. He could charm the pants off you.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2021
“He could charm the pants off a snake,” Mr. Nadler said.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2016
“He could charm the pants off of people.”
From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2012
My eldest son Jesse is graduating from high school this year, has been named a student of the year, has an impressive resume and can charm the pants off anyone.
From Time Magazine Archive
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