be glued to sth
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Định Nghĩa và Ý Nghĩa của "[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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She was glued to her phone, not noticing the time passing by.
When the teacher announced a surprise quiz, the students were glued to the spot, their faces filled with dread.
When I'm deeply focused on a creative project, I'm glued to my desk and can lose track of time.
The children were glued to the TV, watching their favorite cartoon.
They were glued to the window, watching the storm outside.
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