stick the landing

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Meaning · English

To successfully complete a difficult task or performance

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hoàn thành thành công một nhiệm vụ khó khăn

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Literally: to land on one's feet after a jump
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The gymnast stuck the landing after a flawless routine

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “stick the landing” mean?

To successfully complete a difficult task or performance Literally: to land on one's feet after a jump

Is “stick the landing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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