stick to beat (someone or something) with



stick to beat (someone or something) with

Something, often a mishap or misdeed, that is used as an excuse for criticism. Primarily heard in UK. Even the slightest mistake by Stan was enough to give the boss a stick to beat him with.
See also: beat, stick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Katsurokah-tsoo-ṙo:Japanese
Tripp[trip]
Dafydd-Welsh
Lolicia-English (Rare)
Carol['kærəl]
OŽBalt-Slovene