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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bit of stick" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used in informal contexts to refer to criticism or negative feedback someone receives.
Example: "After the presentation, I received a bit of stick from my colleagues about my lack of preparation."
Alternatives: "a bit of criticism" or "some flak".
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"I get a bit of stick for my reproductions, but what would Monet have done?
So he'll have to get used to taking a bit of stick".
"He is clearly going to get a bit of stick from the players," said Casey.
I imagine Jordan Ayew's brother (Swansea's Andre Ayew) is giving him a bit of stick.
He's had a hard time off his dad, a bit of stick at school.
They did, he smiles, get "a bit of stick" for it.
"If the crowd are giving me a bit of stick, that's fine," he says.
"Their fans then gave me a bit of stick about my illness.
The crowd gave Windass a bit of stick for trying to put Delap off his throws.
He may get a bit of stick for it at away grounds and be under that extra pressure to perform.
"If I get a bit of stick then whatever the game brings, it brings," Coyle said yesterday.
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