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meaning of "stick up"



 
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meaning of "stick up" Wed Mar 14, 2007 17:12 pm  meaning of "stick up"
 

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #242 "A Sticky Moment", question 2

His girlfriend advised him not to let everyone boss him around and begged him to stick ......... for himself.

(a) over
(b) up
(c) under
(d) through

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #242 "A Sticky Moment", answer 2

His girlfriend advised him not to let everyone boss him around and begged him to stick up for himself.

Correct answer: (b) up
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stick?

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meaning of "stick up" Thu Mar 15, 2007 0:18 am  meaning of "stick up"
 

'To stick up for himself' means 'to defend himself'.
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