be glued to something
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Định Nghĩa và Ý Nghĩa của "be glued to something "

to be glued to something
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to give a thing one's full attention

to [be] glued to {sth} definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal

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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He was glued to the computer screen, engrossed in his work.
The car accident was so horrific that the witnesses were glued to the spot, unable to look away.
We were glued to the television watching the election results come in.
She was glued to her phone, not noticing the time passing by.
When I saw the ghostly figure in the abandoned house, I was glued to the spot, unable to run or scream.
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