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Fasten on

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Discussion Context

Used in debates or discussions to emphasize the shift of focus entirely onto a specific point.

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After a brief chat about their weekends, they fastened on the pressing budget discrepancies.
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Mental Attachment

Implies a mental effort to cling to a thought or concept, as if with a mental hook or clasp.

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She fastened on the idea that she might have made a mistake in the report.
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Intense Focus

Conveys a sense of urgency or importance in directing attention to something.

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During the crisis, the team fastened on finding a swift resolution.
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