glued to one's seat — unable to move from one's seat due to being extremely interested or absorbed in something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: unable to move from one's seat due to being extremely interested or absorbed in something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡluːd tuː wʌnz siːt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was glued to her seat watching her favorite soap opera marathon.
- During the final exam, students were glued to their seats, frantically scribbling answers.
- He was so glued to his seat playing video games that he forgot to eat dinner.
glued to one's seat
NOUN[/ɡluːd tuː wʌnz siːt/]
unable to move from one's seat due to being extremely interested or absorbed in something
The audience was glued to one's seat during the magician's final trick.
Glued to the seat as the film is viewed, passion for cinema renewed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This idiomatic phrase emerged in modern English as a metaphorical extension of 'glue,' the adhesive substance. The expression transfers the literal bonding property of glue to describe a state of complete absorption or fascination, implying one is so engrossed that movement becomes impossible.
Breakdown
glued (past participle of 'glue,' meaning firmly attached) + to (preposition indicating direction or attachment) + one's seat (possessive pronoun + noun, representing a fixed position or location).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother was glued to her seat watching her favorite soap opera marathon.”
“During the final exam, students were glued to their seats, frantically scribbling answers.”
“He was so glued to his seat playing video games that he forgot to eat dinner.”
“The magician's performance had everyone glued to their seats in amazement.”
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