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Phrase: Put a spell on you
To put a spell on you means to enchant or charm someone, often in a magical or mysterious way.
In Halloween stories, witches are famous for putting a spell on you and turning you into a black cat or making you dance until you drop dead.
But in everyday language, put a spell on you can also mean that someone has made you feel fascinated or attracted, almost like magic.
If you’re married, it’s what your better half did to you before you agreed to marry them.
During Halloween, there are plenty of ways something can put a spell on you.
Picture a wicked witch at a Halloween party with her broomstick.
She might put a spell on you as you walk by.
The abandoned house on your street (this is Japan after all) could put a spell on you, making you want to visit again and again.
Sometimes, a glowing jack-o’-lantern in the dark seems to put a spell on you with its mysterious smile.
Hearing Michael Jackson’s Thriller at a party can put a spell on you, making you want to dance until late at night.
Even the sweet taste of your favourite Halloween candy might put a spell on you, making you want more.
Under the full moon, the whole night can put a spell on you and fill the air with mystery.
Maybe you meet a vampire whose cold, hypnotic stare makes you freeze in place like a deer in the headlights.
So, as you dream about your Halloween costume and trick-or-treating, remember how much fun it is to let the dead of night put a spell on you!
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