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To become overly attached to something or someone, creating a dependence that's hard to break. This attachment can be to a job, a relationship, or even a digital product.

Example

"He's totally engrossed in that job and can't move on."

"I became too attached to that app and have had it on my phone for three years."

Regional synonyms:

Creer algo falso sin cuestionarlo ni dudar, dejarse engañar por una mentira completamente. Es cuando te cuentan un cuento chino y te lo compras entero sin masticar, como tragarte una historia ridícula y no darte cuenta.