stuck

*stuck on someone or something 

1. Lit. attached, as if by glue, to someone or something. (Typically: be ~; become ~; get ~.) The gum is stuck on me. How do I get it off? The gum is stuck on the floor.

2. Fig. in love with someone or something; entranced with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; become ~; get ~.) Judy is really stuck on Jeff. She is stuck on herself.

stuck in traffic

to be caught in a traffic jam. I am sorry I am late. I was stuck in traffic. Our taxi was stuck in traffic and I thought I would never get to the airport on time.

See also: traffic

stuck on something 

1. Fig. to be locked into an idea, cause, or purpose. Mary is really stuck on the idea of going to France this spring. You've proposed a good plan, Jane, but you're stuck on it. We may have to make some changes.

3. Fig. to be confused by something, such as a puzzle or a task. (*Typically: be ~; become ~; get ~.) I'm stuck on this question about the tax rates.

stuck with someone or something

burdened with someone or something; left having to care for or deal with someone or something. Please don't leave me stuck with your aunt. She talks too much. My roommate quit school and left me stuck with the telephone bill.

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squeal like a stuck pig  (informal)

to make a long, high sound, usually because you are hurt It was only a scratch, but he started squealing like a stuck pig.

See also: like, pig, squeal

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stuck with somebody/something

forced to have or deal with someone or something you do not want or like Taxpayers may be stuck with a $330,000 bill for the Olympic festival. If you're late for dinner, you'll be stuck with the leftovers.