give it some stick
To put forth a significant amount of time, energy, effort, or intensity into some task or action. We're going to have to give it some stick if we want to beat them in the semifinals next week. Give it some stick on your exam tomorrow! That performance was dull as can be—come on, give it some stick!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.