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Definition

To continue through a difficult situation until the end

Example sentence
The job was difficult, but she stuck it out.
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stick it out until the end

stick it out for another year

stick it out through tough times

decided to stick it out

just stick it out

Separable usage
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She decided to stick it out. ✅ (Correct)

She decided to stick out it. ❌ (Incorrect)