Grammar fix
stick around
to stay in a place for a period of time
to remain in a place and not leave, usually for a short while, often to wait for something or someone.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- You can stick around after the meeting if you have any questions.daily life
- If I finish my exam early, I usually stick around to check my answers before handing in the paper.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: stick around (somewhere/for something)
WrongStick around to the end of the show.
RightStick around until the end of the show.
'Stick around until/till', not 'to'.
Patternstick around (somewhere/for something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Stick around' is casual spoken; 'remain here' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
stick aroundfor a bituntila whilelong enough
Don't confuse it
Compare with 'hang around', which also means to stay somewhere, but 'stick around' often suggests waiting for a reason.