The phrase "sticked it to" is an informal expression meaning to take advantage of someone or to get revenge on them. The word "sticked" is not a correct spelling in standard English, as the past tense of "stick" is "stuck". However, the use of "sticked" can be found in dialects or informal speech. Its IPA transcription is /stɪkt/, with the final "ed" being pronounced as /t/ due to the voiceless "k" sound at the end of "stick".
"Sticked it to" is an idiomatic expression often used informally to describe a situation where someone deliberately outsmarts, triumphs over, or gains an advantage over another person or entity, typically in a cunning or skillful manner. This phrase implies that the person who "sticked it to" someone else has managed to successfully come out on top or achieved a more favorable outcome in a particular situation, which may have been challenging or unfavorable to begin with.
The phrase originates from the verb "stick," which in this context means to outdo or to defeat someone. When someone "sticks it to" another person or entity, they are essentially metaphorically "poking" or "pricking" the other party, typically by securing a desired result, gaining an advantage, or proving their superiority in a certain area.
This expression can be used in various scenarios, such as during negotiations or confrontations, sporting competitions, disputes, or any situation where someone has managed to achieve success or overcome difficult circumstances through cleverness, skill, or strategy. It often implies a sense of satisfaction, fulfillment, or even a touch of enjoyment in having outsmarted or gained an advantage over the other party.