"stick it to" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

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  1. (Canada, US, informal, idiomatic) To assert one's power in an attempt to get revenge or prove a point; to show who's boss. Tags: Canada, US, idiomatic, informal Derived forms: stick it to the man

Alternative forms

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