glued to the spot
US /ɡluːd tu ðə spɑt/
UK /ɡluːd tu ðə spɑt/
1.
unable to move, usually because of fear or surprise
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When she saw the spider, she was glued to the spot.
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The sudden noise left him glued to the spot, unable to react.
unable to move, usually because of fear or surprise