She finished her presentation perfectly and stuck the landing.
stick the landing
idiomTo complete a process in an impressive and conclusive manner.
Origin
disputed originEvidently by metaphor with sticking (placing quickly, thrusting) something quite accurately into a specific place. The term is not specific to aviation: see stick. Thus, this term evidently does not come from a reference to an aircraft's stick (“control stick”). It also does not involve the same metaphor as deadstick landing, whose stick is, originally, a wooden propeller that has lost its engine power.
The team worked hard on the final project and really stuck the landing during the client meeting.
Despite the mounting pressure and the complexity of the merger, the executive team managed to stick the landing with a flawless final announcement.
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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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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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deadstick landing
A forced landing without propulsion of an aircraft that normally operates with propulsion.
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get on the stick
To get started; to begin working; to become active.
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hit with the stupid stick
Used to describe someone who is stupid or unintelligent.
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holy crap on a stick
Emphatic form of holy crap.