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Idiom glued to the spotglued/rooted to the spot if you are glued to the spot, you cannot move, usually because you are very shocked or frightened.I stood there rooted to the spot as he came nearer and nearer.
glued to the spotUnable to move, usually due to fear or surprise. Primarily heard in UK. I wanted to run when I saw the car headed towards me, but my legs just wouldn't move—I was glued to the spot. ˌglued/ˌrooted to the ˈspot not able to move, for example because you are frightened or surprised: He shouted at her to run, but she just stood there, glued to the spot.She stood there rooted to the spot when she saw the body. |