If you fail to pay enough estimated tax, the IRS will really stick it to you.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
stick it to someone — stick it to (someone) US informal : to treat (someone) harshly or unfairly especially in order to get something for yourself (such as revenge or money) Her political rivals used the scandal as an opportunity to stick it to her. businesses that… … Useful english dictionary
stick up for someone — stick up for (someone/something) to support or defend someone or something. Her friends stuck up for her when other people said she was guilty … New idioms dictionary
stick to beat someone with — (or stick with which to beat someone) Brit informal : something that is used to attack or punish someone or to make an attack or punishment seem reasonable or right The fee is just another stick with which to beat the unions. These charges have… … Useful english dictionary
stick one on someone — Vrb phrs. To hit or beat up someone. E.g. I m going to stick one on him if he shows up tonight … English slang and colloquialisms
stick it to someone — tv. to give someone a problem; to confront someone. □ They stuck it to me about the stopped up drain. □ He was late, and the boss really stuck it to him … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
(a) stick to beat someone with — a stick to beat someone with formal phrase a piece of information or an argument that can be used for criticizing or punishing someone This report is being used as yet another stick to beat nurses with. Thesaurus: general words for information,… … Useful english dictionary
(a) stick to beat someone with — a stick to beat (someone/something) with British something that gives you an excuse for criticizing someone or something that you do not like or approve of. As far as the opposition are concerned, the slightest hint of scandal is yet another… … New idioms dictionary
stick — [stik] n. [ME stikke < OE sticca, akin to Du stek, ON stik < IE base * steig , a point > STAKE, Frank * stakka, Gr stigma, L instigare, INSTIGATE] 1. a long, usually slender piece of wood; specif., a) a twig or small branch broken off or … English World dictionary
stick it to — (someone) to punish someone who did something wrong earlier. If you fail to pay enough estimated tax, the IRS will really stick it to you. Related vocabulary: get even with someone, get back at someone … New idioms dictionary
stick up for something — stick up for (someone/something) to support or defend someone or something. Her friends stuck up for her when other people said she was guilty … New idioms dictionary
