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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