Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stick to one's last

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.23 in modern English

Syllables: stick- -to one's last
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To stick to one's knitting (to concentrate on one's own tasks, affairs, area of expertise etc.).

Example Sentences

"But never one to stick to his last, James founded the Little Big Band in 1993, which launched him on nearly a decade of swing material. Recent years have found him venturing back into rock and he says, “I think it’s time to hit the blues again” when asked what’s around the bend."
"Sir Martin made clear he intended to “stick to his last” by staying in an industry he knew well and enjoyed, and that he would not wait long before making his next move."

Etymology

Compare the proverb cobbler, keep to your last or shoemaker, stick to your last.

Inflected Forms

sticks to one's last (present, singular) sticking to one's last (participle, present) stuck to one's last (participle, past) stuck to one's last (past)

Questions

What does stick to one's last mean?: To stick to one's knitting (to concentrate on one's own tasks, affairs, area of expertise etc.).
Where does stick to one's last come from?: Compare the proverb cobbler, keep to your last or shoemaker, stick to your last.

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