stick around

stick around

To remain or linger in one location; to not leave or abandon (someone or something). Hey, stick around for a minute, I need to talk to you. We stuck around after the concert to see if we could get backstage. Everyone thought the manager would have moved on to something else years ago, but he's still sticking around.
See also: around, stick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stick around

[for a person] to remain in a place. The kids stuck around for a time after the party was over. Oh, Ann. Please stick around for a while. I want to talk to you later.
See also: around, stick
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

stick around

Remain, linger, as in I hope you'll stick around till the end. This idiom uses stick in the sense of "stay." [Colloquial; early 1900s]
See also: around, stick
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

stick around

v.
To remain or linger in some place: I stuck around the lobby while my friend used a pay phone. We stuck around after the show to meet the band. They stuck around in the apartment until the delivery person arrived.
See also: around, stick
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

stick around

in. to remain nearby. I think if you’ll stick around, you’ll get a seat sooner or later.
See also: around, stick
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • get (someone) around the table
  • get around the table
  • around (one's) ears
  • find way around
  • bomb around
  • go around and around
  • gaze around
  • gaze around at (someone or something)
  • feel around
  • feel around (for someone or something)
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