shake a stick at

beat off with a stick

To reject (a person making an unwanted amorous approach).

beat with the ugly stick

Used to describe someone who is particularly ugly or unattractive.

carrot and stick

The simultaneous rewarding of good behavior and punishing of bad behavior.

clue stick

A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.

fair shake

Reasonable, unbiased treatment; a fair deal.

get on the stick

To get started; to begin working; to become active.

give one's head a shake

To reassess the common sense of one's behaviour, ideas, etc.

hit with the stupid stick

Used to describe someone who is stupid or unintelligent.