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to stick up; to contradict; to break
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to stick up; to raise (sth) high
Describes the action of lifting or raising something, often with the end sticking upward.
She stuck out her lips unhappily.
The puppy ran away with its tail sticking up.
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He stuck up his bottom to look for something on the ground.
That flower has its petals sticking up, as if it's very proud.
He stuck out his chin, looking very不服气.
verb
to contradict; to make sb embarrassed in public
informalInformal usage describing the act of embarrassing someone or contradicting them directly.
He speaks too sharply and often embarrasses people.
He contradicted me for no reason, making me really uncomfortable.
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Don't contradict people in public; it's very impolite.
She was so embarrassed by the contradiction that her face turned red.
He deliberately contradicted his boss and ended up being fired.
verb
to break; to snap
informalInformal usage meaning to break or snap something, especially with a quick motion.
He broke off a willow branch to use as a horse whip.
The child broke off the toy car's wheel.
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He gave a strong snap, and the branch broke.
This stick is too brittle; it breaks with just a snap.
He broke off a piece of biscuit for the puppy to eat.