be glued to sth
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Визначення та Значення "[be] glued to {sth}"

to be glued to sth
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to give a thing one's full attention
to [be] glued to {sth} definition and meaning

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

The origin of the idiom "be glued to something" can be traced to the concept of being so engrossed in an activity or captivated by something that you are as unmovable as if you were attached or "glued" to it. It is used to describe a situation where someone is entirely engrossed or fixated on a specific activity, object, or subject. It implies a high level of concentration and dedication to the point that the individual is virtually immovable or unresponsive to other things happening around them.

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Even if they weren't televised, he was glued to the radio.
When the teacher announced a surprise quiz, the students were glued to the spot, their faces filled with dread.
We were glued to the television watching the election results come in.
The car accident was so horrific that the witnesses were glued to the spot, unable to look away.
When I'm deeply focused on a creative project, I'm glued to my desk and can lose track of time.
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