根ねが生はえる

expression, ichidan verb

take root; become firmly established; be unmovable

Idiomatic expression meaning to become so settled or entrenched that one cannot easily leave or be moved. Often used for people who have become deeply attached to a place, job, or situation.

• 彼かれはこの町まちに根ねが生はえたように住すみ続つづけている。

  He has been living in this town as if he has taken root here.

• あのソファに根ねが生はえたみたいに動うごかないね。

  He doesn't move from that sofa, as if he's rooted to the spot.