[be] glued to {sth}
1
to give a thing one's full attention
The origin of the idiom "be glued to something" can be traced to the concept of being so engrossed in an activity or captivated by something that you are as unmovable as if you were attached or "glued" to it. It is used to describe a situation where someone is entirely engrossed or fixated on a specific activity, object, or subject. It implies a high level of concentration and dedication to the point that the individual is virtually immovable or unresponsive to other things happening around them.
- He never missed a televised basketball or football game.Even if they weren't televised, he was glued to the radio.
- He's been glued to that book for the entire camping trip.I wish he would take a break and enjoy the scenery.
- We were glued to the television watching the election results come in.
- Once I started reading the novel, I was so intrigued that I was glued to it until I finished.
- When I'm deeply focused on a creative project, I'm glued to my desk and can lose track of time.