Stick It Out

Pronunciation: /stɪk ɪt aʊt/

Definitions of stick it out

verb to continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges

Example Sentences

A1 I wanted to quit my job, but my friend encouraged me to stick it out.

A2 Even though the project was difficult, I decided to stick it out until the end.

B1 Despite facing many challenges, she was determined to stick it out and achieve her goals.

B2 The athlete's coach advised him to stick it out and continue training for the upcoming competition.

C1 After facing multiple setbacks, she knew she had to stick it out and persevere through the tough times.

C2 Despite the criticism and doubts, she was determined to stick it out and prove her worth.

Examples of stick it out in a Sentence

formal Despite the challenges, it is important to stick it out until the project is completed.

informal I know it's tough, but you just have to stick it out and see how it goes.

slang Hey, don't give up now, just stick it out a little longer!

figurative Sometimes life throws obstacles at us, but we have to stick it out and keep moving forward.

Grammatical Forms of stick it out

• past tense: stuck it out
• plural: stick it out
• comparative: stick it out
• superlative: stick it out
• present tense: stick it out
• future tense: will stick it out
• perfect tense: have stuck it out
• continuous tense: is sticking it out
• singular: sticks it out
• positive degree: stick it out
• infinitive: to stick it out
• gerund: sticking it out
• participle: stuck it out

Origin and Evolution of stick it out

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'stick it out' originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean enduring or persevering through a difficult situation, the phrase 'stick it out' has evolved to also mean to continue or persist in a course of action.