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Oligalma Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Stuck with vs stuck on

What's the difference between "stuck with" and "stuck on"? As far as I can see, both exist:

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/stuck+with

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/stuck+on

  

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Both indeed exist and each has several meanings. I can find no handy lookup for them, so here are some examples: Stuck with = an obligation or a penalty; an inconvenience or poor alternative. I had no coffee so I was stuck with tea.

  • Both indeed exist and each has several meanings.
  • I can find no handy lookup for them, so here are some examples: Stuck with = an obligation or a penalty; an inconvenience or poor alternative.
  • I had no coffee so I was stuck with tea.
  • I could not hire a babysitter; so I was stuck with bringing my child to work.
  • We were out of ammunition and were stuck with throwing stones at the enemy.
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Both indeed exist and each has several meanings. I can find no handy lookup for them, so here are some examples:

Stuck with = an obligation or a penalty; an inconvenience or poor alternative.

I had no coffee so I was stuck with tea. I could not hire a babysitter; so I was stuck with bringing my child to work. We were out of ammunition and were stuck with throwi

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They are quite different. Just read the excellent definitions and numerous examples on the links you provided.

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