glom on
Cling to something
To glom on is to attach oneself firmly to something or someone, often in a way that's unwelcome or excessive.
The phrase suggests grabbing and not letting go: She glommed on to that idea and wouldn't consider alternatives, Every time we go out, some guy gloms on to her.
Can also mean to seize or steal: He glommed on to the last slice of pizza before anyone else could.
- attachJoin or connect
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- grabSeize abruptly
- hold tightMaintain firm grasp
- stick toPersist with something
cling · latch onto · piggyback · tag along · hijack · commandeer · hold · appropriate · take advantage · usurp · mooch · capitalize · free ride · freeload · sponge · leech · adhere · exploit
glom ongive up
Stop attempting something
surrender · relinquish · hand over · part with · let go of
glom onback off
Stop pressing someone
leave alone · avoid · shun · rebuff · steer clear of