give it some stick



give it some stick

To put forth a significant amount of time, energy, effort, or intensity into some task or action. We're going to have to give it some stick if we want to beat them in the semifinals next week. Give it some stick on your exam tomorrow!
See also: give, stick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gotama-Hinduism
EmelyEM-ə-leeEnglish (Modern)
Clothildis-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
KodyKO-deeEnglish (Modern)
Isoldai-ZOL-də (English), i-SOL-də (English)Arthurian Romance
Chidiegwu-Western African, Igbo