1 C1 idiomatic informal
(British informal) To punch or strike someone.
"If he says that again, I'm going to stick one on him."
inseparable
stick one on
C1 informal inseparable transitive
(British informal) To hit someone, usually with the fist.
In plain English
Punch or hit someone.
What does "stick one on" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Primarily British and Irish informal usage. Usually implies a single punch or physical blow. 'One' refers to a punch. The phrase is colloquial and found more in spoken language and fiction than in formal writing.
Words that pair with "stick one on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
him her nose face fight temper
How to conjugate "stick one on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
stick one on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sticks one on
he/she/it
Past simple
stuck one on
yesterday
Past participle
stuck one on
have + pp
-ing form
sticking one on
continuous
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