English Expression · Intermediate
stick up
To rob at gunpoint
Pronunciation: say stick up
Meaning
To rob at gunpoint.
Example
I think they intend to stick up the bank.
I think they intend to stick up the bank.
Practice tips
- Practice stick up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.