1. Ý Nghĩa
Stick: lời chỉ trích nặng nề
Face/get the stick: đối mặt với sự chỉ trích nặng nề hoặc quở trách một cách gay gắt và nghiêm khắc vì một hành động, việc làm nào đó.
2. Ví dụ/Examples
The politician got the stick from the public and the media following the contentious announcement.
She has been getting the stick from her coworkers for her persistent tardiness and late deliveries.
After missing the deadline, Jimmy got the stick from his boss for his lack of organizational skills.
Shelly got the stick from the stakeholders when the project didn’t satisfy the client’s expectations.
We hardly ever get the stick, as we always put in extra effort and deliver outstanding material.
She’s a superstar, so of course she miraculously avoided getting the stick.
The kids back then never got the stick. It was a time of unicorns and rainbows, apparently.