Meaning of 'Give it some stick'
What does the saying 'Give it some stick' mean?
Idiom: Give it some stick
Meaning:
If you give something some stick, you put a lot of effort into it.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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