stick at

verb

1. to continue constantly at

   to stick at one's work

2. stick at nothing
   to be prepared to do anything; be unscrupulous or ruthless

Idioms and Phrases

Scruple or hesitate, as in She sticks at nothing to gain her ends . This idiom, nearly always used in a negative context, was first recorded in 1525. Also see stop at nothing .

Example Sentences

Despite the show's success, Hollie plans to stick at their prison service job.

From BBC

The Chargers struggled mightily during their first six possessions with Stick at quarterback, resulting in five three-and-outs and one interception.

From Los Angeles Times

Experts say the opportunity can be truly life-changing for people - if they can stick at it.

From BBC

Miller blasted a long shot toward the Oilers’ net and Lindholm picked it up, kicking the puck to his stick at the bottom of the slot, then shovelling a backhanded shot into the Edmonton net.

From Seattle Times

“What is all this?” the father-Human said, looking at the boxes while he squiggled a stick at the device.

From Literature

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