love at first sight

Idioms

An instantaneous attraction to someone or something. For example, With Peter and Constance, it was a case of love at first sight, or When Dave saw that car, it was love at first sight. This expression was already used by Chaucer for romantic attraction in Troilus and Cressida: “She loved right from the first sight.” The transfer to objects dates from the first half of the 1900s.

Example Sentences

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Sarah said: "I was calling it love at first sight and trying to do everything to make sure Malcolm felt the same, but I didn't have to work that hard."

From BBC

He described it as "love at first sight" when he saw the cottage after it came up for sale.

From BBC

Colin and Pamela have known each other for four years, and according to Colin, it was love at first sight.

From BBC

It’s so recognizable because that’s always what love at first sight is.

From Los Angeles Times

According to chart data, Kylie's Christmas charm offensive gave the star her biggest sales week in 23 years, since 2002's Love At First Sight.

From BBC

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