stick to beat with
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English Dictionarya stick to beat sb with UKsomething that you can use to criticize, influence or cause difficulty for someone or something you dislike or disapprove of:
The party has a number of sticks with which to beat the prime minister into submission. [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsa stick to beat something witha stick to beat (someone/something) with [British]something that gives you an excuse for criticizing someone or something that you do not like or approve of. As far as the opposition are concerned, the slightest hint of scandal is yet another stick to beat the government with. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
a stick to beat someone witha stick to beat (someone/something) with [British]something that gives you an excuse for criticizing someone or something that you do not like or approve of. As far as the opposition are concerned, the slightest hint of scandal is yet another stick to beat the government with. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲