Tell somebody where to put/stick something

verb

To instruct someone about where to place an item.

Can you please tell me where to put these boxes?
Visual representation of "tell somebody where to put/stick something" - To instruct someone about where to place an item.

Often appears as...

  • tell me where to put
  • tell them where to stick
verb

To rudely tell someone to stop or to go away, often used as an expression of anger or irritation.

He was so annoyed that he told them where to stick their opinions.
Visual representation of "tell somebody where to put/stick something" - To rudely tell someone to stop or to go away, often used as an expression of anger or irritation.

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

verb

To instruct someone about where to place an item.

Can you please tell me where to put these boxes?
Visual representation of "tell somebody where to put/stick something" - To instruct someone about where to place an item.

Often appears as...

  • tell me where to put
  • tell them where to stick
verb

To rudely tell someone to stop or to go away, often used as an expression of anger or irritation.

He was so annoyed that he told them where to stick their opinions.
Visual representation of "tell somebody where to put/stick something" - To rudely tell someone to stop or to go away, often used as an expression of anger or irritation.

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "tell somebody where to put/stick something"
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Spatial Instructions

Used when giving specific directions on where something should be placed.

Illustration for Spatial Instructions
Could you tell me where to put the vase so it's out of the way?
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Offer Help

Suggest to assist someone by asking where you should place items.

Illustration for Offer Help
I'd like to help - just tell me where to put these bags.
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Task Delegation

When delegating tasks, use this to instruct someone on organizing or arranging items.

Illustration for Task Delegation
Please tell everyone where to put their belongings before the meeting starts.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Spatial Instructions

Used when giving specific directions on where something should be placed.

Illustration for Spatial Instructions
Could you tell me where to put the vase so it's out of the way?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Offer Help

Suggest to assist someone by asking where you should place items.

Illustration for Offer Help
I'd like to help - just tell me where to put these bags.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Task Delegation

When delegating tasks, use this to instruct someone on organizing or arranging items.

Illustration for Task Delegation
Please tell everyone where to put their belongings before the meeting starts.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Spatial Instructions

Used when giving specific directions on where something should be placed.

Illustration for Spatial Instructions
Could you tell me where to put the vase so it's out of the way?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Offer Help

Suggest to assist someone by asking where you should place items.

Illustration for Offer Help
I'd like to help - just tell me where to put these bags.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Task Delegation

When delegating tasks, use this to instruct someone on organizing or arranging items.

Illustration for Task Delegation
Please tell everyone where to put their belongings before the meeting starts.
Visual representation of the word "Tell somebody where to put/stick something"

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