Stick-in-the-Mud

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Stick-in-the-Mud

A person with old outdated and orthodox ideas who does not like to accept change, unable to cope up or except something new and modern

Etymology:

The phrase is thought to be originated in the 6th century. Its exact version came into 18th century. The phrase originated from the imagination of a writer who imagined a wagon which got stuck in mud. Soon after people started to relate the image with people who are dull, conventional and not ready to accept change.

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I would not like to refer to Mr. Collins to ask for new ideas in the company because he sticks-in-the-mud.

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Submitted on February 25, 2019

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palo en el barro

bastone nel fango

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Stick-in-the-Mud

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