B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Essere cotto e mangiato
To be completely captivated
Literal Translation
"To be cooked and eaten"
What it means
To be completely captivated; to be putty in someone's hands. A colorful expression for someone who is so in love they are completely controlled by the other person. Often used humorously by friends.
Example in context
"Basta che lei lo guardi e lui è cotto e mangiato."
"She just has to look at him and he is completely wrapped around her finger."
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