rooted to the spot
US /ˈruːtɪd tu ðə spɑt/
UK /ˈruːtɪd tu ðə spɑt/
1.
inchiodato al suolo, paralizzato
unable to move because of fear, surprise, or other strong emotion
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She was so scared that she was rooted to the spot.
Era così spaventata che rimase inchiodata al suolo.
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He stood rooted to the spot, watching the car drive away.
Rimase inchiodato al suolo, guardando l'auto allontanarsi.