freeze on to
The phrase "freeze on to" is often used in informal contexts to describe intense attachment or fixation.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To hold on tightly or cling to something or someone.
Example
- She froze on to her mother's hand in the crowded market.
- The child froze on to his favorite toy and wouldn't let go.
C1Figurative
(informal)To become deeply attached or fixated on an idea, person, or object.
Example
- He froze on to the belief that he could change the world.
- Despite the challenges, she froze on to her dream of becoming a singer.
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