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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

I'll stick by you

"Don't worry! I'll stick by you!" said the porcupine. And he stepped boldly between the rabbit and the wolf.

Hi,
Is "stick by" in the above equal to "stand/stay by?" Thanks.
  

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Yes, but it is also a pun. Stick = remain Stick = pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed .

  • Yes, but it is also a pun.
  • Stick = remain Stick = pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed .
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Yes, but it is also a pun.

Stick = remain
Stick = pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
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