lives rent-free in someone's head

A form of live rent-free in someone's head — To be the perpetual focus of someone's thoughts, with that person having no control over this situation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of live rent-free in someone's head
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