glued to the spot
volume
British pronunciation/ɡlˈuːd ɹˈuːtɪd tə ðə spˈɒt/
American pronunciation/ɡlˈuːd ɹˈuːɾᵻd tə ðə spˈɑːt/
01

bir yere mıhlanmış

not capable of moving due to being shocked or frightened

What is the origin of the idiom "glued to the spot" and when to use it?

arrow

The phrase "glued to the spot" is an idiom used to describe a situation where someone is so surprised, shocked, or scared that they cannot move from their current position. The origin of this phrase is related to the notion of being physically stuck, as if one's feet are rooted to the ground or glued in place due to the overwhelming emotions or astonishment they are experiencing.

Copyright © 2020 Langeek Inc. | bütün hakları korunmuştur | gizlilik politikası
Copyright © 2020 Langeek Inc.
bütün hakları korunmuştur
gizlilik politikası
instagramtelegramlinkedintwitterfacebook
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store