stick at
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To continue practising (a skill), even it is difficult
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If you want to dance well, you have to stick at it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stick at” mean?
To continue practising (a skill), even it is difficult
Is “stick at” formal or informal?
stick at is generally informal.