| Id | ESLPod_0473_WE_0621 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 473 |
| Episode Title | Showing Respect and Disrespect |
| Phrase | to stick to |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to stick to (something)" means to continue to do something, without changing what one is doing: "She doesn't like new technology, so she's sticking to her typewriter." The phrase "to stick to (one's) guns" means to not change one's opinion, no matter what happens: "The author's ideas are very unpopular, but he's sticking to his guns and won't apologize for the article." The phrase "to stick it out" means to keep doing something that is very difficult or unpleasant and not give up: "Shelia hated biochemistry, but she stuck it out and did very well in the class." Finally, the phrase "to stick it to (someone)" means to do something that creates an unpleasant situation for another person, especially if he or she has to pay more for something: "The taxi driver really stuck it to the tourists, charging them twice the regular price." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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