Meaning of stick by | Babel Free

Definitions

to follow or adhere to somebody or something, to remain loyal and unswerving in one's attitude towards somebody or something

idiomatic

Examples

“At times we on the inside become⟳ a little overbearing on our family and friends (if we have⟳ that stick⟳ by). It may not be intentional. It sort⟳ of "sneaks" in on us and before we realize⟳ it we write⟳ a negative letter which we later may regret⟳ we mailed.”

“To be loyal means to stick⟳ by someone and to prove⟳ yourself dependable and reliable. This is what Caleb does, and for that he is rewarded, despite his age of eighty-five.”

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