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stuck on

idiom
Meaning

Infatuated with; romantically attracted to; in love with.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is really stuck on his new classmate.

CONTEXTUAL

I think she is stuck on him because she talks about him all the time.

COMPLEX

Despite their long-standing friendship, he realized he had become deeply stuck on her during their final year of university.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beat off with a stick

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

  2. 02

    beat with the ugly stick

    Used to describe someone who is particularly ugly or unattractive.

  3. 03

    carrot and stick

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

  4. 04

    clue stick

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

  5. 05

    get on the stick

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

  6. 06

    get stuck in

    To dedicate a large amount of effort towards.

  7. 07

    hit with the stupid stick

    Used to describe someone who is stupid or unintelligent.

  8. 08

    holy crap on a stick

    Emphatic form of holy crap.

Last updated April 17, 2026