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stick together

idiom
Meaning

To remain united, to stay together in association or alliance.


Examples
SIMPLE

We must stick together to finish this project.

CONTEXTUAL

During the difficult times at the company, the employees decided to stick together and support one another.

COMPLEX

The villagers chose to stick together against the encroaching threat, knowing that their collective strength was their only hope for survival.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    band together

    to unite, to come together

  2. 02

    bang some heads together

    Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.

  3. 03

    beat off with a stick

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

  4. 04

    beat with the ugly stick

    Used to describe someone who is particularly ugly or unattractive.

  5. 05

    birds of a feather flock together

    People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.

  6. 06

    bring together

    To cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness.

  7. 07

    carrot and stick

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

  8. 08

    clue stick

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

Last updated April 17, 2026