stick it out
See it through
To stick it out is to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation until it ends, rather than giving up or leaving early.
The phrase implies perseverance through discomfort: The job was miserable, but I stuck it out until I found something better.
Stick it out—only two more weeks of training.
Continuing despite difficulty
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- doggednessUnyielding determination to continue
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- staying powerCapacity to keep going
grit · slog · plodding · endurance · hanging in · going the distance · weathering · surviving
Enduring courage under pain
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- bounce backRecover from difficulty
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
adaptability · overcoming · coping · withstanding · mettle · backbone · inner strength · thick skin
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- stubbornnessRefusal to yield
- obstinacyUnyielding adherence to position
spunk · pluck · courage · boldness · defiance · fighting spirit · bloody-mindedness · single-mindedness
Remaining in expectation
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
- restraintControl over impulses
self-control · composure · equanimity · stoicism · bearing with · biding time · sitting tight · delayed gratification
Faithful commitment to another
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
fidelity · obligation · duty · promise · vow · honor · follow-through · reliability
persistence
Continuing despite difficulty
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- doggednessUnyielding determination to continue
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
staying power · grit · slog · plodding · endurance · hanging in · going the distance · weathering · surviving · bearing
fortitude
Enduring courage under pain
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- bounce backRecover from difficulty
recovery · adaptability · overcoming · coping · withstanding · mettle · backbone · inner strength · thick skin · durability
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- stubbornnessRefusal to yield
obstinacy · spunk · pluck · courage · boldness · defiance · fighting spirit · bloody-mindedness · single-mindedness · iron will
waiting
Remaining in expectation
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
restraint · self-control · composure · equanimity · stoicism · bearing with · biding time · sitting tight · delayed gratification · putting up with
loyalty
Faithful commitment to another
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
allegiance · fidelity · obligation · duty · promise · vow · honor · follow-through · reliability · dependability
- perseverancepersist, never give up, tenacity, hang in there, endurance
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage
- endurancestamina, endure, perseverance, persistence, staying power
- relationship valuestrust, loyalty, respect, honesty, commitment
- success wordssucceed, win, achieve, excel, thrive
stick it outgive up
Stop attempting something
quit · throw in the towel · walk away · bail out · call it quits
stick, out, sticky, stuck, sticks, sticker, sticking, stickiness, unstick