Stick in Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To insert something into a place or object, often by pushing. Informally, it can also mean to remain or become stuck somewhere (literally or in a situation).
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Stick in' can be literal (to put something into something else, like 'stick in a key') or figurative ('he got stuck in traffic' or 'that song is stuck in my head'). It is informal and more common in spoken English. Typical phrasing: 'stick in your hand,' 'stick in the socket.' When speaking about mental images or memories, 'stick in one's mind' is frequent.
جمل نموذجية
Please stick in your card to start the machine.
basic
He tried to stick in the key, but it would not fit.
basic
If you stick in this game, you will get better.
basic
That tune really sticks in my head all day.
natural
We got stuck in traffic for hours after the concert.
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Don’t just stick in the background—let people see you!
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