stick in
Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To insert or thrust something into a place, often with some force or persistence. This meaning emphasizes the physical action of putting an object into something else.
- To introduce or include something, such as a comment or detail, into a conversation or piece of writing, often in a subtle or casual manner. This figurative meaning focuses on adding non-physical elements like words or ideas.
Usage
- The verb "stick in" is separable. You can say "stick the key in" or "stick in the key."
- It often implies a deliberate, sometimes forceful, or casual insertion, depending on the context.
- It is commonly used in informal and conversational English.
Examples
- Physical Insertion:
- Can you stick this letter in the mailbox?
- He stuck his hand in his pocket to find his keys.
- Introducing a Comment or Element:
- During the meeting, she managed to stick in a good word for our project.
- The author sticks in a humorous anecdote in the middle of the serious chapter.
Advanced Usage
- "to stick in one's mind": To be remembered vividly and persistently.
- That haunting melody really stuck in my mind for days.
- "to stick in one's throat/craw": To be difficult to accept or say; to cause resentment.
- His arrogant comments really stick in my craw.
Variants and Related Words
- Stick (verb): The base form, meaning to adhere, to thrust, or to remain fixed.
- Insert (verb): A more formal synonym for placing something into something else.
Synonyms
- Insert: To put or set into something.
- Slide in: To insert smoothly or unobtrusively.
- Slip in: To insert casually or discreetly.
- Tuck in: To push or fold the edges of something into a confining space.
Phrasal Verbs
- Stick around: To remain in a place.
- Stick out: To extend from something; to be very noticeable.
- Stick to: To adhere to; to continue with something.
- Stick up for: To defend or support someone or something.
Related Idioms
- Stick in the mud: A person who is dull, unadventurous, or resistant to change.
- Don't be such a stick in the mud; let's try something new!
- Stick your nose in: To interfere in someone else's business.
- I wish he would stop sticking his nose in where it's not wanted.
Verb
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introduce
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Insert your ticket here
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insert casually
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She slipped in a reference to her own work
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