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stick byto follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or somethingRate it:

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stick downTo cause to stick to a surface.Rate it:

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stick downto stick to a surface.Rate it:

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stick downTo write something casually.Rate it:

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stick in someone's crawTo cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.Rate it:

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stick in the mudA person unwilling to participate in activities, often because he or she believes the activity is not wholly kosher; a party pooper.Rate it:

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stick in the mudMore generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.Rate it:

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stick it outTo persist or continue.Rate it:

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stick it to the manTo take some action intended to defy a source of oppression such as globalization, commercialization, big business or government.Rate it:

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stick it where the sun don't shinea sarcastic way of expressing disgust to someone; akin to telling someone where to goRate it:

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stick one's dick in crazyFor a man to have sex with another person deemed insane or otherwise undesirableRate it:

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stick one's head in the sandSynonym of bury one's head in the sandRate it:

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stick one's neck outGamble or venture when odds for success are slim! Step-up, speak up, while still a novitiate, inexperienced and possessing no 'savvy' in a particular venture.Rate it:

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stick one's neck outTo take a risk, putting oneself in a vulnerable position.Rate it:

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stick one's nose inTo be nosy; to meddle or interfere in the affairs of another.Rate it:

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stick one's oar inTo meddle; to stick one's nose into (something)Rate it:

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stick outTo protrude; to extend beyond.Rate it:

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stick outTo be prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive.Rate it:

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stick outTo persist. See stick it out.Rate it:

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stick out like a sore thumbBe very noticeably different, especially in a negative way; to be particularly obtrusive, conspicuous, blatant, or prominent; to attract undue attention or notice.Rate it:

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stick that in your pipe and smoke itAlternative form of put that in your pipe and smoke itRate it:

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stick the knife inTo say or do something deliberately and unnecessarily malicious.Rate it:

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stick the landingTo complete a gymnastic or other athletic routine involving leaps, vaults, somersaults, etc. by landing firmly, solidly, and flawlessly on one's feet.Rate it:

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stick the landingTo complete a process in an impressive and conclusive manner.Rate it:

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stick the landingTo execute a flawless landing.Rate it:

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stick toUsed other than as an idiom: see stick, to.Rate it:

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stick toTo persist; to continue (to use, do, etc.)Rate it:

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stick to one's gunsTo persist in faithfully attending to cannons while under fire.Rate it:

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stick to one's gunsTo maintain one’s position or viewpoint when faced with opposition.Rate it:

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stick to one's knittingTo concentrate one's attention and actions on one's own tasks, responsibilities, or affairs.Rate it:

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stick to one's ribsTo be filling, especially due to having a heavy meaty or glutinous consistency.Rate it:

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stick to one's textTo limit one's focus to the matter at hand, or the primary subject at issue; to avoid diversion.Rate it:

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Stick to Your GunsTo be firm and determined in your statement in front of opposition, to take stand for your right regardless of troublesRate it:

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stick togetherTo physically combine by adhesion.Rate it:

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stick togetherTo unite, to combineRate it:

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stick upTo rob at gunpoint.Rate it:

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stick upTo put up by sticking.Rate it:

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stick upTo protect one's status.Rate it:

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stick up forTo defend or protect.Rate it:

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stick up one's assA stiff, stern, uptight, or humorless manner.Rate it:

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stick withTo continue or persist; to stick to.Rate it:

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stick withTo follow or adhere to.Rate it:

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stick withTo remain close by.Rate it:

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Stick Your Neck OutTo willfully take up or invite criticism, to be bold enough to take risk or dangerRate it:

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stick-in-the-mudAlternative spelling of stick in the mud.Rate it:

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Stick-in-the-MudA person with old outdated and orthodox ideas who does not like to accept change, unable to cope up or except something new and modernRate it:

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stickhandleTo maintain individual possession of the puck or ball by controlling it with movements of one's stick, especially to do so in a skillful manner.Rate it:

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stickhandleTo deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.Rate it:

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sticking pointThe point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.Rate it:

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sticking-placeThe point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point.Rate it:

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