stick it out
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Meaning · English
To persist or continue to the end.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Plenty of people begin the training, but few stick it out for the year or two necessary to become proficient.
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 it out” mean?
To persist or continue to the end.
Is “stick it out” formal or informal?
stick it out is generally informal.