idioms with “stick”

Stick around

To stay around

“The movie was so boring that most people didn’t even stick around for the ending.”

Stick to

Persevere, stay with

“Kondo-san is the one that persuaded the software development team to stick to the project.”

Stick it to (someone)

To damage or cause trouble for

“The sales manager didn’t want to be blamed for the poor monthly sales so he stuck it to the salesmen.”

Get the short end of the stick

To be in a worse position than others through no fault of one’s own

“Fujii-san got the short end of the stick on the London trip; it wasn’t her fault the travel agent forgot to book business class for her.”

Stick up for

To defend

“Did anyone stick up for Sasame-san when the supervisor was criticizing her?”