How to Pronounce "stick it to"
expression
ˈstɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
STIK-it-too, STIK-it-tuh, STIK-it-ti
stˈɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː
st-IK-it-TOO
Definition
To treat someone harshly, unfairly, or to punish them, often as payback or to make a point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
stˈɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIK-it-too, STIK-it-tuh, STIK-it-ti
UK
st-IK-it-TOO
Listen in Context
The workers decided to stick it to their boss by refusing extra hours.
She wanted to stick it to her ex by succeeding without him.
Some voters hope new policies will stick it to the rich.
He really tried to stick it to me during the negotiation, but I stood my ground.