He is a funny old stick.
old stick
idiomA person.
My neighbor is a bit of an old stick, but he always shares his garden vegetables.
Though he appeared to be a grumpy old stick at first glance, his stories about the war revealed a man of surprising depth and kindness.
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any old nook or cranny
Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
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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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big old
Emphatically or impressively big; really big.
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carrot and stick
The simultaneous rewarding of good behavior and punishing of bad behavior.
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chip off the old block
Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
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clue stick
A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
Last updated April 17, 2026