IdiomThe Absurd
Spanish
Spanishcaer en gracia
Meaning: To charm someone instantly or be liked right away.
Literally: To fall in grace
Example: “El nuevo cachorro le cayó en gracia a toda la familia.” — The whole family took a shine to the new puppy.
English equivalent: To take a shine to someone
Equivalents in other languages
English: take a shine to someone or something
Origin: Gracia here is favor or charm, and falling into it is pleasing someone without trying: a person or a remark that cae en gracia is liked at once. The phrase is a plain extension of the word and has no particular story behind it.
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