Phrases & Expressions

To stay together and support each other, especially in difficult times.

• In difficult times, friends should stick together.
• Let's stick together during the event.

To continue doing or using something and not give up or change it.

• Stick with it, you'll improve.
• I'll stick with my old phone.

To buy a large quantity of something to keep for future use.

• We need to stock up on food for the winter.
• Stock up on water and batteries before the storm.

To make a brief visit to a place or person.

• Why don't you stop by?
• Stop by my office on your way home.

To stay for a short time in a place during a longer journey.

• We will stop over in Dubai on our way to London.
• We stopped over in Singapore for two nights.

To make something tidy, organized, or correct.

• Please straighten out these papers.
• It took an hour to straighten out the mess in the kitchen.

To sit or stand in a more upright position.

• Straighten up, you are slouching.
• She straightened up and looked him in the eye.

To stand up and walk around for a short time, especially after sitting for a long time.

• Let's stop the car and stretch our legs.
• I need to stretch my legs after that long meeting.

To begin a conversation, friendship, or relationship.

• He struck up a conversation with the woman next to him.
• They struck up a friendship quickly.

A firm or definite point of view.

• She has strong opinions about politics.
• He expressed a strong opinion at the meeting.