English phrase from the movies

You had me at hello.

Pronunciation: /ju hæd mi æt həˈloʊ/

What does “You had me at hello” mean?

I liked you from the very first moment we met. It is a famous romantic line from the film Jerry Maguire.

Example

You don't need to explain anything. You had me at hello.

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