stick in the mud

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.

drag through the mud

To tarnish or spoil enough so that something or someone is no longer respectable.

get on the stick

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

happy as a pig in mud

Very happy or content.

hit with the stupid stick

Used to describe someone who is stupid or unintelligent.