Meaning: absolutistic

'æbsə'luːtɪstɪk
adj.
pertaining to the principle of totalitarianism

sti Idiom, Proverb

a question of

the important factor, the issue For them, it's a question of faith. They believe in the Bible.

a stiff upper lip

(See keep a stiff upper lip)

a stitch in time saves nine

a small repair may prevent a large repair I believe in maintenance. A stitch in time saves nine.

a stitch of clothes

(See didn't have a stitch of clothes on)

ball park figure/estimate

a rough estimate or figure The contractor gave us a ball park figure for the cost of repairing the new building.

ballistic

(See go ballistic)

burning question

(See the burning question)

carrot and stick

promising to reward or punish someone at the same time The government took a carrot and stick approach to the people who were illegally protesting against the construction of the dam.

didn't have a stitch of clothes on

naked, nude, birthday suit, in the buff When the kids go swimming they don't have a stitch of clothes on.

dipstick

a person who seems to be stupid, dimwit When Todd is nervous, he acts like a dipstick - like a fool.

end justifies the means

(See the end justifies the means)

fiddlesticks

oh no, darn, nuts, rats, shucks Fiddlesticks! I forgot to get the mail!

fish and company stink after three days

fish should be eaten while it is fresh, and guests should not stay too long Grandfather had this sign on the wall of his garage: Fish and company stink after three days!

go ballistic

become very upset, freak out When I told Mom I was pregnant she went ballistic.

go like stink

go fast, accelerate quickly That Mustang goes like stink. It's a fast car.

have sticky fingers

be a thief He was fired because of his sticky fingers at the cash register.

heart stand still

be very frightened or worried My heart stood still when the truck on the highway almost hit our car.

heart stands still

be very frightened or worried My heart stood still when I heard the story about the little boy and the fire.

hold still

not move Please hold still while I fix your jacket zipper.

in stitches

laughing They were in stitches over their teacher

it's not a question of

it is not a factor, it is not important It's not a question of money. We can afford to buy a TV.

keep a stiff upper lip

be brave, face trouble bravely The prisoners tried hard to keep a stiff upper lip in spite of the hardships of the prison.

killer instinct

wanting to defeat the opponent Mel is a fine tennis player, but he lacks the killer instinct.

more than you can shake a stick at

a lot, too many, oodles Alfreda has more cats than you can shake a stick at - over 30!

no question

it is certain, no doubt """No question of its quality,"" he said, examining the watch."

no questions asked

you will not be asked to explain or pay If he returns the stolen car, there will be no questions asked.

not a question of

(See it's not a question of)

open to question

not clearly correct, debatable Your decision to allow liquor at the party is open to question.

out of the question

impossible You have no money so going to Hong Kong for your holiday is out of the question.

plastic

credit cards, bank cards I like to use plastic when I travel. I don't feel safe carrying cash.

pop the question

ask an important question, ask someone to marry you In the old days, a man would buy the ring and then pop the question.

question of

(See a question of)

raise a stink

complain a lot, cause an argument or a bad scene Gunter raised a stink by accusing the chairman of stealing funds.

scared stiff

very frightened, frightened to death, petrified """Are you afraid of heights?"" ""Yes. I'm scared stiff of anything higher than a bicycle seat."""

shake a stick at

(See more than you can shake a stick at)

short end (of the stick)

unfair, unequal treatment He always gets the short end of the stick when he is at work.

short end of the stick

(See the short end of the stick)

stick around

stay or wait nearby We decided to stick around after the game to talk for awhile.

stick in my craw

irritate me, get to me That decision really sticks in my craw. How could he sell Gretzky?

stick-in-the-mud

someone who is old-fashioned, someone who doesn

stick it out

endure, continue She doesn

stick it up your ass

put it away, forget it, shove it You can take your useless truck and stick it up your ass!

stick my neck out

risk my safety to help, put my neck on the line Why should I stick my neck out when you disobey your father?

stick one

take risks, support someone He never sticks his neck out for anyone at work and therefore has few friends.

stick out like a sore thumb

not fit or blend, look out of place The ugly painting stuck out like a sore thumb in the art gallery.

stick (someone) with

leave someone with something unpleasant I was stuck with paying the bill when I went to the restaurant with my friends.

stick them up

put your hands above your head, hands up "The man took out a gun and said to the clerk, ""Stick 'em up!"""

stick to (a story/the facts)

remain faithful to something Please stick to the facts when you tell the story to the police.

stick to it

stay at a tough job, hang in there If you stick to it - practice every day - you will be a fine pianist.

stick to one

defend an action or opinion despite an unfavorable reaction He is sticking to his guns on his decision to fire the manager of the store.