Glom onto

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verb

To stick or attach oneself to something or someone.

He glommed onto the idea of the new business venture with excitement.
Visual representation of "glom onto" - To stick or attach oneself to something or someone

Often appears as...

  • glom onto an idea
  • glom onto a person

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Informal

Idiomatic

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Psychological Attachment

Implies a strong emotional or intellectual attachment one can't easily let go of.

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She glommed onto her childhood memories, reliving them often.
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Informal Expression

Used in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

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They all glommed onto the latest slang, using it everywhere.
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Enthusiastic Adoption

Indicates adopting something with great zeal or eagerness.

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The community quickly glommed onto the recycling program.
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