Meaning of 'Rooted to the spot'
What does the saying 'Rooted to the spot' mean?
Idiom: Rooted to the spot
Meaning:
If someone is rooted to the spot, they canot move, either physically or they cannot think their way out of a problem.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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