Stick (one's) chin out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stick (one's) chin out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Kathy Cao calendar 2021-04-06 05:04

Meaning of Stick (one's) chin out

Stick (one's) chin out verb phrase

Show fortitude, and determination of character

He has stuck his chin out and built his business successfully in tough economic times.

Jane always sticks her chin out whenever she meets challenges.

He stuck his chin out in carrying on his professional work in spite of difficulty and pressure.

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Grammar and Usage of Stick (one's) chin out

Verb Forms

  • sticking (one's) chin out
  • stuck (one's) chin out
  • have/has stuck (one's) chin out

The verb "stick" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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