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make stick

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Idioms and Phrases

Make effective or permanent, as in They tried to appeal but our lawyers made the verdict stick . This idiom uses stick in the sense of “adhere.” [First half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

That's the only threat they could make stick with a man like Tyler.

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Related Words

approve
certify
confirm
corroborate
endorse
justify
legalize
legitimize
ratify
substantiate
verify

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