stick out
Poke out beyond something, be very easy to notice, or keep doing something difficult.
Meanings
To extend or protrude beyond a surface or boundary.
"A nail was sticking out from the wall and she nearly cut her hand on it."
To be very noticeable or conspicuous, often because of being different.
"Wearing a suit to the beach made him stick out immediately."
To remain memorable or prominent in the mind.
"One moment from that holiday really sticks out in my memory."
To endure or persist with something difficult. (see also 'stick it out')
"It's a tough assignment but try to stick it out for one more week."
'Stick out like a sore thumb' is a fixed idiom meaning to be very conspicuous. 'Stick it out' (endure) is also a fixed phrase. The protruding and conspicuousness senses are very common.
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