obsessed with

obsessed with (someone or something)

Excessively or solely focused on, preoccupied with, or infatuated with someone or something. For as long as I've known him, Dan has been obsessed with making money. I think it's because he grew up in poverty. A few of my fans seem obsessed with me, but I think they're harmless.
See also: obsess
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*obsessed with someone or something

preoccupied with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; become ~.) Kathy was obsessed with the kitten. Roger was obsessed with Kathy.
See also: obsess
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • obsess
  • obsessed with (someone or something)
  • infatuated with
  • infatuated with (someone or something)
  • be infatuated with (someone or something)
  • infatuated
  • become infatuated with (someone or something)
  • fall for
  • fall for (someone or something)
  • federal
References in periodicals archive
'Ang gusto natin 'yong mga mamamayan 'pag bumoto, bumoto with informed choice [...] hindi kami obsessed with debate, we're obsessed with informing the public about various issues,' Hilbay clarified.
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And my water, I'm obsessed with water and drinking a lot.
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And in this Turkey, when we criticize Erdoy-an for possessing the real power, some people say that we are "obsessed with Erdoy-an."
How criticism turned into 'Erdoy-an obsession'
I WASSLIGHTLY obsessed with Eddie Izzard's The Definite Article when I was in my early 20s.
ON COMEDIANS WHO INSPIRE HER
Collins and tells of Emmy, who is obsessed with finding a link between hundreds of unsolved cases (including the death of her own sister).
Invisible
While her friends are obsessed with Barbies and dolls and princesses, my baby is obsessed with the Torahprimarily Moses and all the stories related to him.
I Was Denied the Chance To Study Torah Properly as a Girl, But My Daughter Will Not Be Denied
Have you ever been obsessed with something like your character is obsessed in the story?
Q&A; ACTOR JAKE GYLLENHAAL TELLS ALL ABOUT TATTOOS, OBSESSION AND WHETHER HE'LL EVER HAVE KIDS
Sinanaj had previously admitted that she is obsessed with Kardashian's body and wanted to be exactly the same.
Myla Sinanaj plans plastic surgeries to look like Kim K
After his ninja phase Bradley, now 38, became obsessed with soldiers and wanted to enroll in a military academy.
Bradley Cooper wanted to become a ninja when he was growing up
Alan Edwards, 75, who served in the army for 20 years, was said to be obsessed with sex in his younger years.
Old soldier faces jail for abuse of girl
You can understand why celebs get obsessed with their bodies, the mags are full of "who's eaten all the pies" headlines, followed by "eek, she's a lollipop".
A BIG ISSUE FOR JESS
The psychological thriller sees Beyonce star as Sharon, a woman whose seemingly perfect life unravels when one of her husband's colleagues becomes obsessed with him.
Beyonce and Ali Larter are Obsessed
Now he sets out to see if the kids of today are as obsessed with music as those of yesteryear.
Radio: How Robin Ince Got His Groove Back, Radio 4 Thursday 11.30am
MAGGIE, Sunderland, Although Glenda may be concerned with pensioners maintaining an active post-retirement lifestyle, (including post-retirement working), I do appreciate that other posters may be obsessed with the plethora of freebies which are awarded to pensioners, (such as TV licence, travel), and which may impact on their benefits.
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