rooted to the spot

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Adjective

rooted to the spot (not comparable)

  1. Not moving or flinching due to surprise.
    Synonyms: riveted to the spot, rooted to the floor, rooted to the ground
    • 2023 June 3, Phil McNulty, “Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United”, in BBC Sport, Wembley Stadium:
      De Gea was rooted to the spot for Gundogan's opener then went down desperately slowly for the second, late to react to a volley that was not cleanly hit and even bounced in front of the Spaniard twice before he belatedly got a hand to it.

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