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I read that it had to do with using the stick shift on a manual transmission car. I BELIEVE THE TERM COME FROM HORSE RACING WHERE TO GET ON THE STICK MEANS TO GO TO THE WHIP IN OTHER WORDS HURRY UP, SPEED UP , GET GOING
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoStart working, as in I have to get on the stick and start preparing dinner. This synonym for get going or get busy alludes to getting a car going by manipulating the gearshift, or stick. [Slang; early 1900s] For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
Start working, as in I have to get on the stick and start preparing dinner. This synonym for get going or get busy alludes to getting a car going by manipulating the gearshift, or stick. [Slang; early 1900s] For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
Start working, as in I have to get on the stick and start preparing dinner. This synonym for get going or get busy alludes to getting a car going by manipulating the gearshift, or stick. [Slang; early 1900s] For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
Start working, as in I have to get on the stick and start preparing dinner. This synonym for get going or get busy alludes to getting a car going by manipulating the gearshift, or stick. [Slang; early 1900s] For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
Start working, as in I have to get on the stick and start preparing dinner. This synonym for get going or get busy alludes to getting a car going by manipulating the gearshift, or stick. [Slang; early 1900s] For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
Start working, as in I have to get on the stick and start preparing dinner. This synonym for get going or get busy alludes to getting a car going by manipulating the gearshift, or stick. [Slang; early 1900s] For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
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∙ 15y agoStart working, as in I have to get on the stick and start preparing dinner. This synonym for get going or get busy alludes to getting a car going by manipulating the gearshift, or stick. [Slang; early 1900s] For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
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∙ 15y agoEarly 20th. century aviation, airplane controls consisted of only a rudder and stick. To 'get on the stick' was to take control of a situation, problem or circumstance.
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overheard in the loos of a rock gig aimed at a bad one armed drummer.
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What is the origin of the phrase can't beat it with a stick?
overheard in the loos of a rock gig aimed at a bad one armed drummer.
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What is the origin of the phrase hey presto?
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
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What is the origin of the phrase the last straw?
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What is the origin of the phrase Judas goat?
god
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