Stick around meaning in English
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Definition
to stick around: to remain, to linger, to stay close by, to not go away
-Are you going to stick around? Because I am going to do magic tricks after dinner. -I was going to stay, but now I think I'll go!
Examples
- "Rose : You don't have to stick around after the child is born."
Exercise 1
"I was struck by the differences between our two countries...I got my head stuck in the doors of a train".
In each of the sentences below, select whether the term "stuck" or "struck" should be used.
The journey was terrible: we got in traffic for two hours.
Jimi was by lightning while playing guitar outside.
Julie Billy across the face before leaving the house.
We around for longer than I expected after the bar closed.
If the CEO had to the matter in hand, then the meeting would have finished on time.
In each of the sentences below, select whether the term "stuck" or "struck" should be used.
The journey was terrible: we got in traffic for two hours.
Jimi was by lightning while playing guitar outside.
Julie Billy across the face before leaving the house.
We around for longer than I expected after the bar closed.
If the CEO had to the matter in hand, then the meeting would have finished on time.
"I was struck by the differences between our two countries...I got my head stuck in the doors of a train".
In each of the sentences below, select whether the term "stuck" or "struck" should be used.
The journey was terrible: we got stuck 1 in traffic for two hours.
Jimi was struck 2 by lightning while playing guitar outside.
Julie struck 3 Billy across the face before leaving the house.
We stuck 4 around for longer than I expected after the bar closed.
If the CEO had stuck 5 to the matter in hand, then the meeting would have finished on time.
In each of the sentences below, select whether the term "stuck" or "struck" should be used.
The journey was terrible: we got stuck 1 in traffic for two hours.
Jimi was struck 2 by lightning while playing guitar outside.
Julie struck 3 Billy across the face before leaving the house.
We stuck 4 around for longer than I expected after the bar closed.
If the CEO had stuck 5 to the matter in hand, then the meeting would have finished on time.
1 stuck: The term "stuck" should be used here. This is an example of the expression "to get stuck", meaning to be "blocked". Example: "My shoe got stuck in the mud at the festival, and I never saw it again". Note that this expression comes from an irregular verb: stick/stuck/stuck.
1 struck: It does not make sense to use the term "struck" here. To "strike" something is to hit it hard, which does not make sense here.
2 struck: This is a correct use of the term "struck". To be "struck by lightning" is to be "hit" by a flash of electricity during a storm. Note that this expression comes from an irregular verb: strike/struck/struck.
2 stuck: It does not make sense to use the term "stuck" here. When something is "stuck", it is either "blocked" or "glued"; neither of these make sense in this sentence.
3 struck: This is a correct use of the term "struck". To "strike" someone is to "hit" them hard. Example: "I have struck the television four times with a baseball bat, but it still won't work". Note that "to strike" is an irregular verb: strike/struck/struck.
3 stuck: It does not make sense to use the term "stuck" here. When something is "stuck", it is either "blocked" or "glued"; neither of these make sense in this sentence.
4 stuck: The term "stuck" is the more appropriate here. The expression "to stick around" means "to stay" or "to hang about". Example: "I'll stick around in the rain all night if it means I'll get to see my favourite singer!". Note that this expression comes from an irregular verb: stick/stuck/stuck.
4 struck: It does not make sense to use the term "struck" here. To "strike" something is to hit it hard, which does not make sense here.
5 stuck: "Stuck" is the better choice here. The expression "to stick to (the matter at hand)" means to remain talking about the key issue or point. Example: "The essay is an interesting read, but doesn't always stick to the point". Note that this expression comes from an irregular verb: stick/stuck/stuck.
5 struck: It does not make sense to use the term "struck" here. To "strike" something is to hit it hard, which does not make sense here. The expression "to stick to the matter at hand" means to talk only about the key points.
Exercise 2
Rose tells us a lot about herself in this dialogue.
From the list below, select the TRUE statement(s) about Rose. There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the TRUE statement(s) about Rose. There may be more than one correct answer!
Rose tells us a lot about herself in this dialogue.
From the list below, select the TRUE statement(s) about Rose. There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the TRUE statement(s) about Rose. There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a false statement. Rose says "all I need is some of your sperm", and that she will "raise (the child) on (her) own". She tells Icarus that he doesn't have to "stick around" once the child is born. To "stick around" is to stay. Rose is telling Icarus that he doesn't have to stay with her to raise the child.
This statement is not true. Rose describes herself as "a former model". This means that she was a model in the past, but she no longer is. Another example: "I once dated a former boxer: it was quite an experience".
This is a true statement. Rose says "I earn a six-figure salary", meaning that the amount of money she is paid is at least one hundred thousand dollars. The expression "six-figure (number)" refers to a number containing six digits (like 784,812 or 533,890). Example: "I've bought a book that explains how to get a six-figure income".
This statement is true. Rose tells Icarus that she has her "own two-bedroom apartment". This means that the apartment belongs to Rose; it is hers. A "home-owner" is someone who owns their home (they have bought the house or apartment that they live in), and a "dog-owner" has a pet dog!
Exercise 3
"I will be sticking to my real corks".
Which of the following idioms use to stick correctly?
There may be more than one correct choice!
Which of the following idioms use to stick correctly?
There may be more than one correct choice!
"I will be sticking to my real corks".
Which of the following idioms use to stick correctly?
There may be more than one correct choice!
Which of the following idioms use to stick correctly?
There may be more than one correct choice!
This is a correct choice. "To stick around" is an informal expression that means to wait or stay in the vicinity or local area. For example: "perhaps you should stick around after dinner because my girlfriend is going to make a very special announcement".
This is right. "To stick by" means to maintain one's attachment or remain faithful to someone or something. For example: "I stick by what I said yesterday; I have not changed my opinion". "To stick to" is very similar to "to stick by". In the article, the author writes "I will be sticking to my real corks". This means the author will remain faithful or loyal to corks and continue to use them.
This is correct. To "stick up for (someone)" means to speak in favor of them or defend or support them. For example: "Mary always sticks up for Jason in meetings because he is her husband".
This is incorrect. "To stick one's neck out" is not used as a threat (as in this example to prevent someone from making too much noise). "To stick one's neck out" means to make oneself vulnerable or take a risk, for example: "I'm going to stick my neck out and ask for a pay rise".
Exercise 4
"I was struck by the differences between our two countries...I got my head stuck in the doors of a train".
In each of the sentences below, select whether the term "stuck" or "struck" should be used.
The journey was terrible: we got in traffic for two hours.
Jimi was by lightning while playing guitar outside.
Julie Billy across the face before leaving the house.
We around for longer than I expected after the bar closed.
If the CEO had to the matter in hand, then the meeting would have finished on time.
In each of the sentences below, select whether the term "stuck" or "struck" should be used.
The journey was terrible: we got in traffic for two hours.
Jimi was by lightning while playing guitar outside.
Julie Billy across the face before leaving the house.
We around for longer than I expected after the bar closed.
If the CEO had to the matter in hand, then the meeting would have finished on time.
"I was struck by the differences between our two countries...I got my head stuck in the doors of a train".
In each of the sentences below, select whether the term "stuck" or "struck" should be used.
The journey was terrible: we got stuck 1 in traffic for two hours.
Jimi was struck 2 by lightning while playing guitar outside.
Julie struck 3 Billy across the face before leaving the house.
We stuck 4 around for longer than I expected after the bar closed.
If the CEO had stuck 5 to the matter in hand, then the meeting would have finished on time.
In each of the sentences below, select whether the term "stuck" or "struck" should be used.
The journey was terrible: we got stuck 1 in traffic for two hours.
Jimi was struck 2 by lightning while playing guitar outside.
Julie struck 3 Billy across the face before leaving the house.
We stuck 4 around for longer than I expected after the bar closed.
If the CEO had stuck 5 to the matter in hand, then the meeting would have finished on time.
1 stuck: The term "stuck" should be used here. This is an example of the expression "to get stuck", meaning to be "blocked". Example: "My shoe got stuck in the mud at the festival, and I never saw it again". Note that this expression comes from an irregular verb: stick/stuck/stuck.
1 struck: It does not make sense to use the term "struck" here. To "strike" something is to hit it hard, which does not make sense here.
2 struck: This is a correct use of the term "struck". To be "struck by lightning" is to be "hit" by a flash of electricity during a storm. Note that this expression comes from an irregular verb: strike/struck/struck.
2 stuck: It does not make sense to use the term "stuck" here. When something is "stuck", it is either "blocked" or "glued"; neither of these make sense in this sentence.
3 struck: This is a correct use of the term "struck". To "strike" someone is to "hit" them hard. Example: "I have struck the television four times with a baseball bat, but it still won't work". Note that "to strike" is an irregular verb: strike/struck/struck.
3 stuck: It does not make sense to use the term "stuck" here. When something is "stuck", it is either "blocked" or "glued"; neither of these make sense in this sentence.
4 stuck: The term "stuck" is the more appropriate here. The expression "to stick around" means "to stay" or "to hang about". Example: "I'll stick around in the rain all night if it means I'll get to see my favourite singer!". Note that this expression comes from an irregular verb: stick/stuck/stuck.
4 struck: It does not make sense to use the term "struck" here. To "strike" something is to hit it hard, which does not make sense here.
5 stuck: "Stuck" is the better choice here. The expression "to stick to (the matter at hand)" means to remain talking about the key issue or point. Example: "The essay is an interesting read, but doesn't always stick to the point". Note that this expression comes from an irregular verb: stick/stuck/stuck.
5 struck: It does not make sense to use the term "struck" here. To "strike" something is to hit it hard, which does not make sense here. The expression "to stick to the matter at hand" means to talk only about the key points.
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