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NL888 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

What does "Sticking by" mean?

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Sticking by a Brother, and Paying for It Dearly

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE
William Bulger was a lawyer, a politician and a university president, but he is likely to be remembered for his refusal to inform on his brother, James (Whitey) Bulger.
  

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It means to continue to offer friendship or support to someone when they are in trouble or difficulties, and it would be easier to not help them.

— Blue Jay

  • It means to continue to offer friendship or support to someone when they are in trouble or difficulties, and it would be easier to not help them.
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It means to continue to offer friendship or support to someone when they are in trouble or difficulties, and it would be easier to not help them.
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NL888Sticking by a Brother, and Paying for It Dearly
Remaining loyal to someone, even if it means that bad things will happen to you.
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So "Sticking by a Brother, and Paying for It Dearly" means "Remaining royal to the brother and paying high price for it"?
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NL888So "Sticking by a Brother, and Paying for It Dearly" means "Remaining loyal to the brother and paying high price for it"?
Yes.
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