get (a lot of) stick (from someone)



get (a lot of) stick (from someone)

To receive strong criticism, disapproval, or judgment (for something). I got a lot of stick from my parents over my decision to pursue a degree in art, rather than law or medicine. I'm going to get stick from my boss for that accounting error I made last week. John still gets a lot of stick for that time his pants fell down in the middle of class.
See also: get, lot, stick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DorotĖJa-Lithuanian
FelixFE-liks (German, Swedish), FAY-liks (Dutch), FEE-liks (English)German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, Romanian, Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Lati
Edna (2)ED-nə (English)Biblical
Caelius-Ancient Roman
Danielladan-YEL-əEnglish
Manlio-Italian