(with) (one's) eyes glued to (something)
With all of one's attention focused solely on the thing one is looking at. If "with" is omitted, the entire phrase is separated from the rest of the sentence by one or two commas. I will not abide people eating at my table with their eyes glued to their phones! I came back two hours later to find the kids sitting in exactly the same position, their eyes still glued to the television. I don't think they heard a word I said because their eyes were glued to that video game the whole time.
be glued to (one)
To be following or staying very close to one, 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. When your kids are really young, it feels like they are glued to you at all times. Then they grow up and want nothing to do with you! Because I'm pretty shy, I tend to be glued to anyone I know in unfamiliar situations.
be glued to (something)
1. To be giving something one's undivided attention, to the exclusion of everyone and 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. Connor's kids are always glued to the TV. They don't even say hello when we come over. I don't think they heard a word I said because their eyes were glued to that video game the whole time.
2. To remained fixed to or unmoving from some thing or location. I told him to run, but he was glued to the spot with fear. You kids have been glued to that sofa all weekend long. Go outside and get some fresh air for a change! Because I have to finish up my thesis before the end of this semester, I've been glued to my desk for the past few weeks.
glue (something) to (something)
To use glue to adhere something to something else. Have you glued those pictures to the poster yet? The contractor is gluing the kitchen tiles to the plywood now. You can't just glue a bumper to the back of your car! You have to get a mechanic to fix it!
glue (something) together
To adhere the parts or pieces of something to each other. Don't worry about this old thing, I'll just glue it back together when I get home. Do you really think we can glue the pieces of Mom's vase together? This glue is a powerful adhesive, so please be careful not to glue your fingers together.
glue down
To use glue to adhere something to something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "glue" and "down." Have you glued down those pictures yet? The contractor is gluing the kitchen tiles down now. I just have to glue the lace down, and then this ornament is finished!
glue factory
Where animals, particularly old horses, are said to be sent so that their bones can be used to make "animal glue" (an adhesive prepared from animal parts). The phrase can also be applied to people. Please don't mention the "glue factory" around my son—he's too young to hear that that's where his favorite old horse went. I'm not that old—don't send me to the glue factory! A: "How can you even consider putting Grandma in a nursing home?" B: "A really nice nursing home! Geez, you act like I'm sending her to the glue factory!
glue on(to) (something)
To use glue to adhere something to something else. When "on" is used, a noun or pronoun can be used between "glue" and "on." Have you glued those pictures onto the poster yet? No, it's fine, I'll glue the lace on. Do you think we can just glue the handle back onto the pitcher?
glued
slang
1. Drunk. Do you remember last night at the bar at all? You were really glued! I'm past the point in my life where I want to spend every weekend at a bar getting glued. I must have been glued if I got up and did karaoke at the bar last night!
2. Arrested. Dude, I hear sirens—we're gonna get glued if we stay here any longer! I heard Tom got glued by the police. We'll all get glommed by the cops if they catch us drinking—we are underage, you know.
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. I wasn't close with them in high school, but they were the only people I knew in the university, so I stayed glued to their group until I made some new friends of my own. You not going to endear yourself to your new teammates if you're glued to them at every social function.
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. It annoys me so much when I try to talk to the kids, and they are totally glued to their phones.
glued to the spot
Unable 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. The terrified child was glued to the spot as he watched the monster scuttle closer. A: "We only got caught because of you, Sammy! Why didn't you run when the alarm went off?" B: "I don't know, OK? It's like I was glued to the spot!"
have (one's) eyes glued to (something)
To have all of one's attention focused solely on the thing one is looking at. I absolutely hate it when people eat at my house and have their eyes glued to their phones for the entire meal. I came back two hours later to find the kids still had their eyes glued to the television. I don't think they heard a word I said because they had their eyes glued to that video game the whole time.
I'm rubber, you're glue
childish A shortening of the phrase "I'm rubber, you're glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you," used as a retort to insults or criticism. A: "You're just a big doo-doo head!" B: "Oh yeah? Well, I'm rubber, you're glue!" A: "This report is pretty sloppy, Dave." B: "I'm rubber and you're glue." A: "Wow, real mature, Dave." I don't care if you think I'm dumb. Know why? Because I'm rubber, you're glue!
stick like glue
To persist or endure relentlessly. I got the nickname "Spider Boy" in elementary school, and it has stuck like glue ever since! The governor assured the public that she would stick like glue to the emergency relief plan.
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