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   stick-in-the-mud

   /ˈstɪkɪnðəˌmʌd/

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   • 1. a person who is dull and unadventurous and who resists change: informal "they see many of their colleagues as stick-in-the-muds and sentimental neanderthals"

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   What does a stick in the mud mean?

   • Call me a stick-in-the-mud, but I just prefer the more traditional ways of doing things. Note: You can use stick-in-the-mud before a noun. He's going to let an opportunity pass him by, with his stick-in-the-mud attitude. Note: This expression is used to show disapproval.

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   What does stick-in-the-mud mean?

   • careta, estraga-prazeres, desmancha-prazeres… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! STICK-IN-THE-MUD definition: 1. someone who is old-fashioned and too serious and avoids enjoyable activities: 2. someone who is….

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   What is the origin of the phrase'stick in the mud'?

   • What's the origin of the phrase 'Stick in the mud'? The figurative phrase ‘stick in the mud’ derives from the imagery of someone whose feet are stuck in wet clay and is unable to progress. It was preceded in the language by earlier versions, for example ‘stick in the briers, clay, mire’ etc.

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   Why is Sally called a stick in the mud?

   • Someone who is considered boring, often due to unpopular or outdated beliefs. Sally was tired of being called a stick in the mud by her friends just because she refused to drink alcohol. Just because I don't like roller coasters doesn't mean I'm a stick in the mud—I like lots of other fun things!

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   The meaning of STICK-IN-THE-MUD is one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; especially : an old fogy. How to use stick-in-the-mud in a sentence.

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   If you describe someone as a stick-in-the-mud, you disapprove of them because they do not like doing anything that is new or fun.

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   If you call someone a stick-in-the-mud, you mean they are old-fashioned or boring and do not like doing new things or having fun. I felt sorry for him because he obviously wanted to enjoy himself but was married to a real stick-in-the-mud.

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   Stick-in-the-mud definition: someone who avoids new activities, ideas, or attitudes; old fogy.. See examples of STICK-IN-THE-MUD used in a sentence.