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Stuck with Meaning in English

expression · lemma: stick with

ˈstək/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
STUK-with or STUK-with (th as in 'then')
stˈʌk/ /wˈɪð
st-UK-with

Definición

If you are "stuck with" something or someone, you cannot get rid of them or must keep dealing with them, even if you do not want to.

Uso & Matices

Informal and often has a negative feeling. Common with objects, jobs, or people you cannot avoid: 'stuck with the bill', 'stuck with babysitting'. Implies lack of choice or being forced into a situation.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I'm stuck with this old phone until I can buy a new one.

basic

He was stuck with all the cleaning after the party.

basic

We got stuck with the last tickets for the show.

basic

She hates being stuck with group projects where no one else helps.

natural

Looks like we're stuck with this weather all weekend.

natural

After the meeting, I got stuck with answering everyone's emails.

natural