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UKrooted to / in the spot / floor / ground
/ɹˈuːtɪd tʊ ɔːɹ ɪnðə spˈɒt ɔː flˈɔːɹ ɔː ɡɹˈaʊnd/
/ɹˈuːɾᵻd tʊ ɔːɹ ɪnðə spˈɑːt ɔːɹ flˈoːɹ ɔːɹ ɡɹˈaʊnd/rooted to / in the spot / floor / ground
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What is the origin of the idiom "rooted to the spot" and when to use it?
The idiom "rooted to the spot" is a figurative expression that draws its origin from the literal concept of plants and trees being firmly anchored in the soil by their roots. This expression is commonly used in contexts where individuals are stunned, astonished, or caught off guard by something unexpected or alarming.