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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
Toya-American (Hispanic)
Fahima-Arabic
Enkhtuya-Mongolian
Jacky-French
TruusTRUYSDutch
Llewella-Welsh
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