stick at it

stick at it(

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(to persist)

a. seguir así

If we stick at it, we should be able to finish this report today.Si seguimos así, debemos poder terminar este informe hoy.

b. perseverar

You can't give up just because you didn't get that job. You have to stick at it and keep looking.No puedes darte por vencido tan solo porque no conseguiste ese trabajo. Tienes que perseverar y seguir buscando.

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(imperative; used to address one person)

a. sigue así

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

You're a very talented writer. Stick at it.Eres una escritora muy talentosa. Sigue así.

b. no te rindas

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

I don't think I can play this piece. - Hey, you've almost got it. Stick at it!No creo que pueda tocar esta pieza. - Oye, casi lo tienes. ¡No te rindas!

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(imperative; used to address more than one person)

a. sigan así (plural)

Your dance troupe is fantastic. Stick at it, and you'll go far.Su compañía de baile es fantástica. Sigan así, y tendrán mucho éxito.

b. no se rindan (plural)

You can do it, girls! Stick at it!¡Sí se puede, chicas! ¡No se rindan!

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