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#43311 09/28/2001 1:34 PM

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The phrase "get on the stick" was common expression in WWII among GI's who would not knowingly have borrowed an AirForce expression. It was used like "get on the ball" which was of sports origin, meaning to start doing something important with vigor.

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Re: sticky question AnnaStrophic 10/01/2001 12:23 PM

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Re: sticky question Geoff 10/05/2001 12:02 AM

Re: out the sticks Keiva 10/05/2001 12:13 AM

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Re: out in the sticks Keiva 10/05/2001 1:45 AM

Re: out the sticks Jackie 10/05/2001 2:05 AM

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