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Difference between Rush someone off his feet and Sweep someone off his feet

rush someone off his feet—(also: rush someone off his legs) exhaust a person by keeping him constantly busy:

  • I’ve been so rushed off my feet that I’ve not had a moment to do anything except work.

sweep someone off his feet—(also: carry someone off his feet) affect a person with overwhelming enthusiasm:

  • I remember being swept completely off my feet when I first met Jim.