glued to (someone or something)
glued to (someone or something)
1. Following or staying very close to someone, especially in an annoying or clingy way. We thought Sarah would love the freedom of running around the beach on her own, but she's been glued to us all day.
2. Giving something one's complete attention, and ignoring everything else. He's been glued to that book for the entire camping trip. I wish he would take a break and enjoy the scenery. Conor's kids are always glued to the television. They don't even say hello when we come over.
See also: glue
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
glued to someone or something
Fig. following someone everywhere; very close to or touching something. His little sister was glued to him all afternoon. Finally he sent her home.
See also: glue
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- be glued to (one)
- follow (someone or something) around
- follow about
- follow (someone or something) about
- at (one's) heels
- at heel
- at someone's heels
- at your heels
- be a pain in the neck
- carp about (someone or something)