Stick (one) with (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stick (one) with (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-05-19 09:05

Meaning of Stick (one) with (someone or something)

Stick (one) with (someone or something) phrasal verb informal

To burden someone with someone or something.

I don't want to stick you with my problems.

To remain dedicated to, loyal to, or supportive of someone or something.

These brave soldiers always stick with their ideals.

To keep doing, believing, or using something.

Stick with yourself and your dream.

To stay in one's mind or memory.

Although you are away, you always stick with me.

To persist in attempting to do or achieve something, particularly after initial failures or difficulties.

I think I'll stick with the job for another year at least.

Other phrases about:

have a (heavy) cross to bear

To have to accept some troubles or worries that must be handled by oneself

Don't Bite The Hand That Feeds You
It means don't betray your benefactor, who has helped and supported you.
 
A millstone around one's neck

A big problem, a heavy load

cut your peaches

Used to tell someone to continue with what they were doing

lighten (one's) load

To help to make one's duty, problem or situation less difficult, upsetting, or overwhelming

Grammar and Usage of Stick (one) with (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • to stick (one) with (someone or something)
  • sticks (one) with (someone or something)
  • sticking (one) with (someone or something)
  • stuck (one) with (someone or something)

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

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the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

Example:

Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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