Stick it to the man In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stick it to the man", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-08 10:11

Meaning of Stick it to the man

Stick it to the man verb phrase

To withstand authorities, especially the government. 

People stuck it to the man after introducing the strict policy of the new government.

John stuck it to the man when his boss was censuring his negligence.

A school used corporal punishment, and students stuck it to the man.

Other phrases about:

take over the reins

To take control of something (organization, company, country, etc)

through the good offices of (someone)

To use the influence and authority of an individual to help someone get good results

Grammar and Usage of Stick it to the man

Verb Forms

  • sticks it to the man
  • stuck it to the man
  • to stick it to the man
  • sticking it to the man

The verb "stick" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

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TODAY
crooked as a dog's hind leg

Very dishonest and deceptive

Example:

 Don't play cards with Tom. He's as crooked as a dog's hind leg.

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