Give someone stick meaning
What does the saying 'Give someone stick' mean?
Idiom: Give someone stick
Meaning:
If someone gives you stick, they criticise you or punish you.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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