more than you can shake a stick at
Alternative form of more than one can shake a stick at.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That shop has more items than you can shake a stick at.”
“The library offers more books on history than you can shake a stick at, so you will surely find what you need.”
“The mountain village provided more breathtaking views than you can shake a stick at, leaving the weary travelers completely speechless by the sheer scale of the landscape.”
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beat off with a stick
To reject (a person making an unwanted amorous approach).
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beat with the ugly stick
Used to describe someone who is particularly ugly or unattractive.
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brace of shakes
A very short time.
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carrot and stick
The simultaneous rewarding of good behavior and punishing of bad behavior.
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clue stick
A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
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fair shake
Reasonable, unbiased treatment; a fair deal.
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get on the stick
To get started; to begin working; to become active.
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get stuck in
To dedicate a large amount of effort towards.
Last updated August 10, 2026