obsess over — to think about something or someone constantly and be unable to stop
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think about something or someone constantly and be unable to stop
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈses ˈoʊvər/
Korean meaning: ~에 사로잡히다, ~에 집착하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**세스** **오**버
Example Sentences
- My mom obsesses over cleaning the house before guests arrive.
- He obsesses over checking his phone every five minutes.
- Stop obsessing over what others think about your outfit!
obsess over
VERB//əbˈses ˈoʊvər//
to think about something or someone constantly and be unable to stop
to think about something or someone constantly and be unable to stop
She obsesses over each stroke, pausing to assess, then rushing to express!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'obsidere'(포위하다)에서 유래. 마치 생각이 마음을 포위해서 벗어날 수 없게 만드는 상황을 표현한다.
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📝Examples
“My mom obsesses over cleaning the house before guests arrive.”
“He obsesses over checking his phone every five minutes.”
“Stop obsessing over what others think about your outfit!”
“The chef obsesses over using only the freshest ingredients.”
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