She acts stuck up because her family has money.
stuck up
idiomSnobbish, conceited; believing oneself to be better than others, usually because of abundant success; haughty arrogant or egotistical.
He seemed stuck up at first, but he was just shy around new people.
The critics dismissed the young author as stuck up, mistaking her quiet confidence for arrogance born of early success.
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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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get on the stick
To get started; to begin working; to become active.
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get stuck in
To dedicate a large amount of effort towards.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026