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What does "stick" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with stick, also see carrot and stick; get on the stick; make stick; more than one can shake a stick at; short end of the stick; stand (stick) up for; wrong end of the stick. Also see under stuck.

See stick in WNW Idioms

on the stick

Slang alert, efficient, etc.

stick around

Slang to stay near at hand; not go away

stick by

or stick to

to remain faithful or loyal to

stick it out

Slang to carry on or endure something until it is ended

stick it to someone

Slang

to harshly criticize, punish, or retaliate against someone

stick to someone's ribs

to be nourishing and satisfying: said of food

stick up

Slang to commit armed robbery upon

stick up for

Informal to support; uphold; defend

the sticks

Informal the rural districts; hinterland

See stick in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

be stuck on

Informal

To be very fond of.

stick it to

Slang

To treat severely or wrongfully.

stick (one's) neck out

Informal

To make oneself vulnerable; take a risk.

stick /by one's guns

To hold fast to an opinion or a set course of action.

stick to (one's) knitting

Informal

To mind one's own business.

stick to (one's) ribs

Informal

To be substantial or filling. Used of food.

stick up for

To defend or support.

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