carrot and stick »
Simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior.
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clue stick »
A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
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deadstick landing »
When a pilot lands a plane after the engine has died; a landing lacking any propulsion control.
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it is easy to find a stick to beat a dog »
(rare or obsolete, proverb) If a person is determined to punish someone, they will find a way to do so.1596
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old stick »
A man, chap, fellow, guy.
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rag the puck »
To retain possession of the puck by skillful skating and stickhandling without attempting to score, as a deliberate tactic intended to use up time.
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stand one's ground »
To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.
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stick around »
To stay; to linger; to remain.
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stick in someone's craw »
To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.
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stick in the mud »
A person unwilling to participate in activities, often because he or she believes the activity is not wholly kosher; a party pooper.
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stick in the mud »
More generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.
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stick it out »
To persist or continue.
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stick it to the man »
To take some action intended to defy a source of oppression such as globalization, commercialization, big business or government.
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stick one's neck out »
To take a risk, putting oneself in a vulnerable position.
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stick one's nose in »
To be nosy; to meddle or interfere in the affairs of another.
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