taper dans l'œil

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ta.pe dɑ̃ l‿œj/

Verb

taper dans l’œil

1. (transitive with à) (informal) (of a person) to catch someone's eye, to strike someone's fancy, to appeal to someone

   Elle lui a tapé dans l’œil, il n’arrête pas de penser à elle depuis hier.

   She caught his eye; he hasn't stopped thinking about her since yesterday.

See also

• coup de foudre
• avoir une touche