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/
Korean meaning: 너무 흥미롭거나 몰입되어서 자리에서 움직일 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: **글**루드 투 원즈 **시**트
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
현대 영어에서 나타난 관용구로, 'glue(접착제)'의 강력한 붙는 성질을 은유적으로 사용하여 무언가에 완전히 집중하여 움직일 수 없는 상태를 표현한다.
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📝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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