a slave to

Frequency: 6.04.4 per million words

used figuratively to mean completely dominated by something, such as fashion or a desire

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Examples (10)

  • She was a complete slave to her work, rarely taking time off.
  • He admitted he was a slave to his sweet tooth.
  • Many people feel like they are slaves to their daily routines.
  • Don't be a slave to fashion; wear what makes you feel comfortable.
  • She refused to be a slave to her past mistakes.
  • He was a slave to gambling and lost everything.
  • Is it possible to be a slave to technology in this day and age?
  • I don't want to be a slave to anyone's expectations.
  • He was a slave to his addiction, unable to break free.
  • She became a slave to perfectionism, constantly revising her work.