stick out

/stˈɪk ˈaʊt/

to stick out

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: stick]

be highly noticeable

synonyms : jump

extend out or project in space

synonyms : jut

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

synonyms : abide

Examples

1. The twins' resemblance stuck out a mile.

2. Her hair is wild and woolly, with strands sticking out in all directions.

3. I grew up in California, so when I moved to Minnesota, I stuck out like a sore thumb.

4. Everyone else was in jeans and T-shirts and I had my office clothes on - I stuck out like a sore thumb.